How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Cherries - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few fruits that evoke the sense of joy and indulgence quite like cherries. Their vibrant color, sweet and tangy flavor, and juicy flesh make them a beloved treat during the summer months. But what if we told you there's a way to take this delicious fruit to the next level? Enter bacon-wrapped cherries – a delightful and unexpected twist on a classic summer snack.

Combining the smoky, savory flavors of bacon with the natural sweetness of cherries creates a mouthwatering flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 36 maraschino cherries, stemmed, drained and juice reserved
  • 18 slices bacon slices, halved
  • 36 toothpicks

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 18

  • Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Wrap each cherry with a bacon half, secure with a toothpick, and arrange on a baking sheet. Drizzle reserved cherry juice over wrapped cherries.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until bacon is crisped to your liking, 3 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    65 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 69mg