Try these bacon wrapped nuts the next time you need a quick and easy crowd pleaser.
These are not your mother’s bacon wrapped macadamia nuts.
Unless your mother is a wise Carribbean woman with a throaty laugh and no time for bullshit. Then they might be hers. Tell her “thanks” for sharing.
They start off raw. Natural. Innocent.
Then we bathe them in pineapple juice alongside some lemongrass, lime juice and shredded coconut.
And golden syrup. Say it with me. “Golden.” “Syrup.”
Then we let them cool off and by the time we’re wrapping them in bacon, they’ve gained some life experience. These nuts know stuff. Like teenagers. Only they actually do know stuff.
They know how happy you’re gonna be in 22 minutes. And they live to make you happy. (Unlike teenagers.)
And by the time they come out of the oven? They can pretty much see the future. It’s bright.
Here’s a little wrapping video. This will not make you a “rapper.” Just a “wrapper.” But, in the long run…which is more important??
These are delicious warm but hold up at room temperature so they’re great to have out for guests at a casual get together. Or if you simply want to blow the lid off the family meal tonight. I like to do that every once in a while.
As long as expectations don’t get too high.
You could create a monster! So tread carefully. Because…bacon.
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Moroccan Spiced Nuts Trail Mix
Amaretto Glazed Roasted Chestnuts
Lavender Orange Glazed Cashews
- 3 oz pineapple juice I used Dole
- 1 2-inch piece of bruised lemongrass fibrous outer layers removed.
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 Tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 Tablespoon golden syrup I used Lyle's
- 1 Tablespoon raw honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger root
- 1 cup raw unsalted macadamia nuts
- bacon cut into 4 strips - see video
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with tin foil. Place rack over foil.
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Combine first seven ingredients above (everything through the ginger) in a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for five minutes.
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Remove lemongrass.
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Add nuts.
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Stir well to coat.
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Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the bacon.
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Cut bacon lengthwise, then in half crosswise to make four strips out of each bacon slice.
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Wrap nut in center of bacon strip (see video.) It's a little like swaddling an infant.
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Place bacon wrapped nuts on the rack. Drizzle (or brush) remaining pineapple mixture over top of nuts.
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Bake at 350 for 22 minutes. Less time if you want the bacon less crispy. I like it very crispy. Also, be sure to turn baking sheet half way through your cooking time to even things out.
WhitBit's Indian Kitchen says
August 1, 2015 at 12:04 pmOh my! These need to be in my mouth!
Christine says
August 3, 2015 at 7:15 amI hear you. They kind of demand attention.
itsswayam says
July 27, 2015 at 2:34 amOMG!! How cute are these… !! bacon wrapped macadamia?? Now why didnt i think of that!!!?? 😛
You know what I wish I lived near u C.. you would make these, invite me over..and we would share them while watching Masterchef AU Finale!!! YAY.. Perfect life for me 🙂
Christine says
August 3, 2015 at 7:11 amBliss. And occasionally we’ll go to Paris together on vacation.
itsswayam says
August 3, 2015 at 10:28 amOh yes!! Pari`… And we will eat all the croissants thats there… 😉
Christine says
August 3, 2015 at 3:08 pmevery. single. one.
Take Two Tapas says
July 26, 2015 at 8:34 pmI love this Paleo nut snack! Just what I need to make through my month!
Christine says
August 3, 2015 at 7:10 amAre you going paleo this month??? I’ve missed so much….!
Meredith @ The Weekday Gourmet says
July 25, 2015 at 7:24 pmWow! This looks so unique and amazing!
Christine says
August 3, 2015 at 7:05 amThanks, Meredith. Popping over to you to say “hi.”
carolinescookingblog says
July 25, 2015 at 2:14 pmThese sound great – bacon wrapped is always good anyway, but I like the sound of all those flavors in with the nuts too!
Christine says
August 3, 2015 at 7:04 amThanks, Caroline. The pineapple flavor really comes through which I really enjoy with the bacon.
Faye Wilkerson says
July 25, 2015 at 1:23 pmPinned to try later.
Christine says
August 3, 2015 at 7:03 amThanks, Faye.
Margaret Pereira says
July 25, 2015 at 10:57 amThese look delicious! I have to give them a try.
Christine says
August 3, 2015 at 7:03 amHope you do! I need to revisit them as well.
Richa says
June 14, 2015 at 2:08 amI sooo want these nuts in my life! What a brilliant idea.
Christine says
June 14, 2015 at 11:28 amThanks Richa. So glad you stopped by!
oceanviewkitchen says
June 7, 2015 at 9:12 pmThese sound and look incredible! I saving it for later to try:)
Maggie | Omnivore's Cookbook says
June 2, 2015 at 11:12 pmThese are some very fancy macadamia!! What a great snack! I love all the flavor in this dish and the wrapped bacon looks divine 🙂
Christine says
June 5, 2015 at 7:44 amThanks, Maggie. I find it hard to imagine anything that wouldn’t taste great wrapped in bacon.
Oana | Adore Foods says
June 1, 2015 at 4:11 pmOMG! These are my new lollies 🙂 Such a great idea. I can almost taste them
Christine says
June 1, 2015 at 4:43 pmIf only you could get a lollipop stick in there somehow.. hardly worth it I guess. They don’t last long enough! Thanks for your lovely comment.
mmgmom says
June 1, 2015 at 2:21 pmWow I never would have thought to bacon wrap nuts. Yummy. Thanks for linking up on the #HomeMattersParty can’t wait to see what you link up next week.
Christine says
June 5, 2015 at 7:44 amIt was absolutely my pleasure. Thanks for being such great hosts.
oliviascuisine says
June 1, 2015 at 1:26 pmChristine, you’re hitting a VERY soft spot here. I love bacon wrapped things and I’m crazy about nuts! I desperately need to try this! Pinning!
Christine says
June 1, 2015 at 1:32 pmYou’ re feeling vulnerable but they will be gentle. Firm, but gentle.
Stephanie @ The Cozy Cook says
June 1, 2015 at 12:59 pmWHOA is this creative or what!?! I’d eat anything wrapped in bacon but these macadamia!?!? Holy food heaven… this is AWESOME.
Christine says
June 1, 2015 at 1:01 pmThanks Stephanie!
Life With Lorelai says
June 1, 2015 at 9:12 amYUM’d! This looks delicious. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/05/28/home-matters-linky-party-39/ 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Christine says
June 1, 2015 at 9:17 amThanks. Headed over.
Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says
May 31, 2015 at 8:33 amYou had me at “bacon wrapped” 😉 Those nuts look incredible!
Christine says
May 31, 2015 at 9:48 amI know. Those words are practically click bait.
Paul says
May 29, 2015 at 10:53 amUmm. Usually I get to sample things. Where did these go?
Christine says
May 29, 2015 at 10:57 amIn my belly 🙂 There will be more.
dstein4000 says
May 29, 2015 at 9:37 amThis is just insane! What inspired you to wrap a nut in bacon?
Christine says
May 29, 2015 at 9:39 amThey were too sticky on their own! Plus…Bacon!