Stuffed Prunes with Bacon

Ingredients

• 24 dried pitted prunes
• 24 walnut halves
• 1/2 cup ruby port
• 1/4 cup water
• 12 slices bacon

Instructions

1. Stuff each prune with walnut half.
2. Mix port and water; pour over prunes in bowl. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until prunes are plump, about 2 hours.
3. Cut bacon slices into halves. Wrap bacon around prunes; secure with wooden picks.
4. Arrange on rack in broiler pan.
5. Set oven to broil or 550 degrees F.
6. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat, turning once, until bacon is crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.