Pineapple and bacon bites

 

Makes 18 servings (2 appetizers per serving)

• 1 medium-size fresh pineapple or 1 can/20 ounces pineapple slices in juice, drained and each slice cut into quarters
• ¼ cup chutney
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground hot red pepper
• About 12 slices bacon

1. Remove crown from pineapple ; slice pineapple lengthwise into 4 wedges, remove core from each wedge.
2. Cut fruit in one piece from rind ; cut each wedge crosswise into 9 equal pieces.
3. Stir together chutney, cinnamon and hot red pepper in large bowl ; add pineapple and toss to coat well.
4. Cut bacon crosswise into thirds ; wrap each pineapple slice with bacon slice, secure with wooden picks.
5. When ready to serve, preheat broiler ; arrange bacon-wrapped pineapple on rack in broiler pan.
6. Broil 5 to 7 minutes to crisp bacon.

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