Step 1

Preheat your oven at 350 degrees Farenheit.

Step 2

Pit your dates by using a paring knife (or other small knife) to slice into the date, cutting towards the end of the date that has the stem. While you are cutting through the date, use your knife to push the pit out of the end of the date. See video here.

Step 3

With your pit removed, carefully make the slit large enough so that you can use a small spoon to stuff your dates.

Step 4

In a small bowl combine the crumbled feta, orange rind and chopped mint.

Step 5

Place about 1/2 teaspoon of the feta mixture into each of the dates.

Step 6

Take a piece of bacon and cut it in half. Then, cut each half into half lengthwise.

Step 7

Wrap each date with a piece of bacon, with the ends of the bacon strips meeting on the underside of the date. Meaning, when you place your dates on the parchment lined baking tray that you have ready, the feta will be visible on top, and the date will be sitting on the two ends of the bacon.

Step 8

Bake at the bottom rack of your oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Enjoy!