Dates Wrapped in Smoked Bacon

24 California Dates, pitted
12 strips of smoked bacon
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup maple syrup
24 toothpicks

Cut the bacon strips into halves.

Bake at 400F until cooked but not crisp.

Mix together the Dijon mustard and the maple syrup. Baste each date generously with the Dijon mixture.

Wrap each date with the bacon and secure with a toothpick.

Bake at 400F until the bacon begins to get crisp. Serve while hot.

Source: California Date Commission