Fig and Orange Marmalade Glazed Figs with Bacon

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Fresh rosemary - 1 sprig, chopped
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Orange marmalade - 2 tablespoons
• Fig jam or preserves - 1/4 cup
• Bacon slices - 8
• Fresh figs - 8

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut a small slit in the top of each fig and stuff with a small amount of fig jam or preserves.
3. Wrap each fig with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the orange marmalade, balsamic vinegar, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5. Place the bacon-wrapped figs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Brush the figs with the glaze mixture, making sure to coat them evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the figs are tender.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve the glazed figs with bacon as an appetizer or as a delicious addition to a cheese platter.