Devils on horseback

Ingredients

• 16 pitted prunes
• 2 tablespoons, approximately, hot chutney
• 8 slices lean bacon
• 16 rectangles buttered toast (see recipe)

16 devils on horseback

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to high (500 to 525 degrees); see note.
2. Stuff each prune with an equal portion of hot chutney.
3. Cut each slice of bacon crosswise in half. Wrap each prune with half a slice of bacon and secure the bacon with toothpicks. Arrange the wrapped prunes on a rack and place in the oven. Bake eight to 10 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Drain on paper towels and serve hot, each prune on a rectangle of toast.

• Traditionally, this savory is grilled by placing the wrapped prunes under a preheated broiler, turning as necessary, until the bacon is crisp. This may be done, but we prefer the oven method.

15 minutes