Ingredients:

• (20) U-10 (under 10 to a pound) Sea Scallops
• 2 1/2 C heavy cream
• 1/3 C maple syrup
• 1 1/2 T dijon mustard
• 1/2 t nutmeg
• 1 1/2 lb. 10-15 ct. sea scallops
• 1 lb. maple-cured bacon, split in half
• 2 T chives, fine dice

Method:
Scallops:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap each scallop with bacon and place seam side down on a greased baking dish. Bake about 6-7 minutes until bacon is golden brown and scallops are cooked to medium rare.

Sauce:
Combine maple syrup and heavy cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer and reduce by one half. Stir in mustard, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 5 more minutes, remove from heat. Serve with maple cream sauce, garnish with chopped chives.

Servings: 20 scallops