Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Raspberry Dipping Sauce

By drb487

A great appetizer. It's hard not to eat them all before time to serve. I make these ahead of time, then reheat in the oven just before serving.

Ingredients

• 20 stalks fresh asparagus, rinsed
• 1 pound slice bacon
• 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp honey
• salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Snap each asparagus stalk in two; discard the tough shorter ends. If needed, use a vegetable peeler to peel the tough outer layer from the remaining stems. Wrap each stalk entirely with bacon.

In a large skillet or on a griddle, cook asparagus until bacon is just crisp and stalks are firm and bright green. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Reserve 2 teaspoons fo bacon drippings for dipping sauce.

Heat the jam in a microwave for about 10 seconds or until soft. Whisk reserved bacon drippings, Dijon, honey and pinch of salt and pepper into jam until smooth.

Serve asparagus with sauce for dipping.