Baked Apples and Bacon

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Arrange the bacon on a sheet tray, sprinkle with some of the thyme and bake until crispy, about 12 to 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Slice the apples horizontally to create 5 to 6 cross sections of the apple.

4. 4

   On a separate sheet tray lined with a silpat or parchment paper lay the apples out in a single layer and drizzle with a little olive oil.

5. 5

   Sprinkle a little sugar and thyme on each slice then bake in the oven until the apples begin to dehydrate and sugar has melted and caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes

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   To serve, lay the apple and bacon slices, alternating, in a long overlapping line on a serving platter.

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   Or, break the bacon pieces in half and reassemble the apple slices back together, placing crispy bacon pieces in between each slice.

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   Garnish with arugula and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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