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November 3, 2014

Apricot Zingers and a Real Food Thanksgiving Feast

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Apricot Zingers are simple to make and are such a crowd pleaser.

Apricot Zingers - An easy to make appetizer, only 3 ingredients and such a crowd pleaser!
This month, I’ve joined a fantastic group of ladies to share recipes and tips to help you enjoy a real food Thanksgiving feast. We’ve come together for a virtual progressive dinner, so today I’m sharing a favorite appetizer from my upcoming cookbook, The Grain-Free Family Table (only two weeks until the release!).

My mom, owner of The Festive Kitchen, in Dallas, Texas is the creator of these little zingers and sells thirty thousand pounds of them each holiday season. The apricot has a melty-sweet quality, there’s a small bite from the jalapeño, and it’s all wrapped in salty bacon. It’s truly the ultimate appetizer.

The Grain-Free Family Table Cookbook | Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten FreeThere are lots of recipes in my new cookbook that you can enjoy at your holiday celebrations!

You can make the zingers ahead of time and freeze them, unbaked in an airtight container. No need to thaw them – you can bake them straight from the freezer. Just increase the baking time to 25-30 minutes. I make a large batch of these before the holiday season begins so I have a quick and delicious appetizer for friends and family.

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  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 20 dried apricots
  • 20 jarred organic jalapeños
  • 7 bacon slices, cut into thirds (organic and pastured preferred)
  • 20 strong toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and adjust the rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
  2. Using a paring knife, cut a slice horizontally down the apricot. Cut almost but not all the way through, so that it will open like a book. Place a jalapeño slice inside the apricot, wrap the apricot in a piece of the cut bacon, secure it with a toothpick , and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes. Using a pair of tongs, flip the zingers and bake 10 minutes more, or until the bacon is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Makes 20 appetizers

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33 Comments

  1. karen

    November 3, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Oh my, these look amazing! My mom used to make n similar appetizer by wrapping bacon around a water chestnut and one of my favorites is bacon wrapped shrimp. While I'm not a fan of water chestnuts, I am definitely going to make these, everything I like in an appetizer, heat and sweet. YUM! Still counting down the days till I get my copy of The Grain Free Family Table, yea! Thanks for this teaser :o)
    • Deliciously Organic

      November 3, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      You're welcome! I'm counting the down the days, too. Can't wait! :)
  2. ~Becca~

    November 3, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Pineapple chunks + bacon + baked in oven = Yummy treats. Daughter swears you need to roll them in brown sugar before baking them.. but, I have yet to do it that way... It's yummy my way. She says it's yummy her way. LOL
  3. Ann

    November 3, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    I am trying to sign in to my free 3month meal plan. I was able to for the week of Sept. 26, October 3, and October 10. When I click on meal plan and login the weeks are not showing up but did for these weeks. Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you.
    • Deliciously Organic

      November 4, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Sorry to hear you are having issues. Please write us over at: info@deliciouslyorganic.net and we will look into your account for you. Thanks!
  4. kay

    November 3, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    Thanks, these look awesome. Can you tell me what kind of apricots you buy? The only kind I have tried without preservatives did not taste good. Thank you
    • Sheila H.

      November 4, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Nuts.com has some amazing apricots (and lots of other yummy stuff).
  5. Ronnie

    November 4, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Dates stuffed with mascarpone and wrapped in prosciutto! Yum!
  6. Sue M.

    November 4, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Is there anything you would recommend to substitute for the jalapenos, or could you just leave them out altogether? We have a few family members that either cannot do peppers or simply do not care for them, but they would love the bacon and apricots.
    • Deliciously Organic

      November 4, 2014 at 11:35 am

      I don't really like jalapeños either, but love them in this recipe. I don't have alternative ingredient.
      • Sue M.

        November 4, 2014 at 6:46 pm

        I think I'm just going to make half with the jalapenos & half without. The bravest can try them, the rest of us can just enjoy the fruity bacon-ness!
        • Deliciously Organic

          November 5, 2014 at 8:06 am

          Sounds good! Let me know what you think! :)
  7. JenniferW

    November 4, 2014 at 11:26 am

    2 questions: Have you tried fresh jalapenos? Can these be made ahead?
    • Deliciously Organic

      November 4, 2014 at 11:33 am

      Jarred jalapeños are best for this recipe. To make ahead, just follow the directions given in the post above.
  8. Annette

    November 4, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    The festive kitchen is within walking distance of my house! I may have to order some of these. :) or make them. They look delicious!
    • Deliciously Organic

      November 5, 2014 at 8:08 am

      How fun! These little appetizers are quite addictive! :)
  9. Mica

    November 5, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    When I moved from Dallas to Indianapolis, Festive Kitchen was the thing I missed most! I LOVE these and will make them often. Any shot at the recipe for the Comfort Cuppocino? :) thanks for always creating such great recipes. Love your site!
  10. Vickie

    November 16, 2014 at 4:51 am

    I made these for a football game night ~ absolutely amazing. Can't wait to do it again. Thanks for sharing.
  11. Margaret@KitchenFrau

    November 22, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    These sound amazing! Would love to try them. Do you mean the jarred pickled jalapenos - that's the only kind I've found here in Canada. Or are do use just regular jarred jalapenos, without being pickled?
    • Sue

      November 23, 2014 at 4:52 pm

      I'd like to know this as well. Thanks
  12. Nancy

    November 23, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    These look really good and I would love to make them for a Thanksgiving appetizer. Do you think I can put them together Wednesday night and then cook before our feast on Thursday? Thanks for all your wonderful recipes and advice!
  13. Laurel

    November 25, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Just to be clear: are they PICKLED jalapenos? Like for nachos?
    • Deliciously Organic

      November 25, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Yes.
  14. Julie

    January 19, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    My husband and I have made these twice and we love them! Planning to check out your book.
  15. robyn

    February 1, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    You could probably use pickles or pickled okra instead of jalapeños. Mmmm...can't wait to try!

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