Looking for a unique paleo appetizer? Look no further. We have you covered here with this simple recipe that will have everyone drooling and coming back around the table for more.
If you haven’t realized yet, we are suckers for all types of salty-sweet combinations. This recipe is no exception. It’s also very simple and easy to put together, which makes it the perfect appetizer! No one wants to slave away for hours to make up an appetizer when you also have to cook the main course.
For these delectable little salty-sweet treats, all you have to do is cook up some bacon and slice up a couple of pears. Put them together with a toothpick, a dab of maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon and paprika and you have a clean and easy bite-sized treat for your next party.
Try these out if you are hosting a holiday gathering and want a simple and easy snack for your guests. You can thank us later when the plate is empty and everyone is complimenting you on your creative paleo appetizer.
Let us know how your party goes by leaving a comment below. Also, take a picture and tag it on Instagram #realsimplegood so we can check it out!
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Pear and Bacon Bites
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bacon
- 1 pear, (asian or bosc work well with a slightly crispy texture)
- ~2 tbsp maple syrup
- ~1 tsp cinnamon
- ~1 tsp smoked paprika
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Cut your bacon into one inch pieces
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Line up the bacon pieces on the pan.
- Place in the oven and cook for 18-20 minutes, depending on the thickness. Remove from oven and place on a paper towel lined plate and pat off any excess grease with a paper towel.
- Slice up your pear into slices about 1/2 inch thick by 1 inch.
- Put a piece of bacon on top of each pear slice and secure them together with a toothpick. Repeat until you are out of pears and bacon, placing the complete pieces on a serving platter. You can also make a pear sandwich, with a slice of bacon between two pieces of pear.
- Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and paprika.
- Next, pour a little drop of maple syrup on each piece. Or you can drizzle the maple syrup over everything, your choice.
- Serve to your hungry guests.
What type of bacon do you recommend? I picked up hickory bacon. Would that work?
Yes, any type of bacon you like works!
I think I miss read this recipe, as usual, as I put the bacon on the bottom. But it sure was a hit. All gone and people looking for more. And I have to agree. They are delicious.
Either way you stack it, they taste great!
I love this dish 😍. Simple but yummy 😋
These were such a hit at the housewarming/retirement party I went to last night. I used a bosc pear – one pear made a whole dinnerplate of appetizers.
One recommendation – I would sprinkle the cinnamon/paprika on top of the pear before putting on the bacon. The bacon was a little hard and the spices didn’t stay put. The moist pear would do the job better.
Otherwise, this is going into my “Make again” file for another celebration.
Thank you for the recipe!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing your experience Shelley! So glad these pear and bacon bites were a hit and will be on repeat at a later date! I like your idea for sprinkling the cinnamon and paprika on the pear before the bacon. We’ll have to try that next time. Thanks again!