Bacon Wrapped Figs

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Ingredients

Serves: 6-8

1 dozen fresh figs, gently washed and dried

6 ounces bacon slices (cut in half)

1/2 cup dry red wine

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1/8 tsp ground fresh pepper

24 wooden toothpicks

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Instructions

In a heavy - bottomed small saucepan, dissolve brown sugar in the red wine on medium-low heat. Stir occasionally. Reduce wine mixture by half, until syrupy.

Heat broiler on High.

Cut figs lengthwise. Wrap each fig with a half slice of bacon and secure the bacon with toothpick pushing it through the fig. Place wrapped figs on a baking sheet.

Cook 6" under broiler flame for 3 – 5 minutes on each side until bacon is browned.

Put figs on a small platter and drizzle with wine syrup. Serve warm or at room temperature