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Recipe for: Grilled Plums Wrapped in Bacon with Honey and Thyme

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Description

A light, summer snack that combines the sweetness of fresh plums with smoky, crispy bacon and the aroma of thyme. This dish is inspired by Polish seasonal fruits and simple grilling — it's a modern twist on classic grilled fruits. Perfect as an appetizer for a May Day celebration, summer party, or as a snack during a family barbecue. Visually appealing with the contrast of the dark, caramelized skin of the plum and golden bacon; served with a crumble of blue cheese and a sprinkle of walnuts, it gains additional creaminess and texture.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (9)

Servings:
4
  • Plum 840 g
  • Smoked bacon 200 g
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Rapeseed oil 15 g
  • 🌿 Spices
  • Thyme 2 g
  • Salt 1 g
  • Black pepper 2 pinch (~1 g)
  • ✨ Optional
  • Blue cheese 80 g
  • Walnuts 30 g
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~59.96 PLN (14.99 PLN/serving)

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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Wash the plums under cool water and dry them with a paper towel. Place a plum on the cutting board and cut it in half lengthwise with a sharp knife, turning the plum around the pit. Separate the halves and remove the pit with your fingers or the tip of the knife. If the plums are large, you can use just one half per piece of bacon.

Ingredients: Plum
Use a sharp knife and a cutting board. If you don't feel confident removing the pit, make an incision around the pit and scoop it out with a teaspoon. Do not blend or mash the fruit — they should remain in halves.
2

Prepare the marinade-glaze: in a small bowl, mix the honey (if thick, warm it for a short while) with thyme and a tablespoon of rapeseed oil. Stir with a fork until you achieve a smooth consistency.

Ingredients: Honey, Thyme, Rapeseed oil
Use a small bowl and a spoon to mix. If you are using fresh thyme, chop it very finely so that it spreads evenly in the honey.

Assembly

3

Wrap each half of the plum with a thin slice of bacon or wrap a slice of bacon around two halves of the plum. If the slice is long, you can cut it lengthwise. Secure the bacon with a toothpick or a small metal skewer — insert the toothpick across through the bacon and the fruit so that it holds securely.

Ingredients: Plum, Smoked bacon
Use toothpicks (if wooden, soak them for 5–10 minutes so they don't burn) or metal skewers. A cutting board and knife will be needed. Make sure the bacon wraps the fruit tightly, but not so tightly that it crushes it.

Grilling

4

Preheat the grill to medium-high temperature (about 200–220°C) or heat a grill pan on the stove over medium heat. Grease the grill or pan with a thin layer of rapeseed oil. Place the plums with the skin side up, and then brush them with a thin layer of the prepared honey glaze.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Honey, Plum, Smoked bacon
Use a brush or a spoon. The best option is a slightly heated cast iron grill pan or a grill with a bit of fat to prevent the bacon from sticking. If you are using a grill with a grate, keep the fruit at the edge of the grate where the fire is medium.
5

Grill for 2–3 minutes on one side until the bacon starts to brown and the honey caramelizes; carefully turn each piece with tongs and grill for another 2–3 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the plum is slightly soft (it should release some juice but not fall apart). If the bacon is browning too quickly, move the plums to a cooler spot.

Ingredients: Smoked bacon, Honey, Plum
Use tongs to turn (not a fork — do not pierce the fruit, as the juice will leak out). Monitor the temperature: if the flames touch the bacon, reduce the heat, as honey burns easily.

Finishing

6

Transfer the hot plums to a serving platter. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. If using, crumble blue cheese on top and sprinkle with toasted, coarsely chopped walnuts. Finally, gently drizzle the remaining honey glaze for shine.

Ingredients: Salt, Black pepper, Blue cheese, Honey
Use a knife to crumble the cheese into small pieces and a hand or knife to chop the nuts. Add the cheese just before serving so it doesn't melt completely and retains its texture.

Serving

7

Arrange the plums decoratively on a board or platter, adding sprigs of thyme for decoration. Serve immediately while the bacon is still slightly crispy. They pair well with simple bread or can be enjoyed as a standalone snack.

Ingredients: Thyme
Use a wooden board or a flat platter. Serve immediately — after a few minutes, the bacon will lose its crispiness. You can prepare a larger quantity and keep it in an oven preheated to 80°C for a maximum of 10–15 minutes, but the result will be less crispy.

Fun Fact

💡

Plums have long been a part of Polish cuisine — they were traditionally used for compotes and drying. Grilled fruits were popular at twentieth-century garden parties as a quick, impressive snack.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve warm, preferably on a wooden board with fresh herbs. You can add a small dip made of sour cream mixed with a bit of honey and thyme to soften the salty taste of the bacon. For a meatless version, wrap the plums in a slice of halloumi cheese or grill them on their own and serve with goat cheese.

🥡 Storage

Fresh should be consumed immediately. If you need to store it: cool quickly to room temperature, place in a container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours — the bacon will lose its crispness. Reheating: briefly in the oven at 180°C for 5–7 minutes to regain some crispness.

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