Apricot Thyme Bacon Sticks

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup apricot preserves

1 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves

12 thick sliced bacon strips

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Microwave apricot preserves for 20 seconds or until it is in spreadable consistency. Add thyme and blend. Brush mixture onto both sides of each bacon strip. Line bacon on prepared baking sheet(s) without touching (use two baking sheets if necessary). Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy and brown, turning over once halfway through. If any liquid collects at the halfway mark, drain. Or tip pan to pool liquid and blot dry with paper towels. Return to oven and bake to desired doneness. Place on paper towels to drain. Serve on wooden skewers, optional.

Serves 4.

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