Bacon-wrapped Scallops

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Arrange bacon slices on baking sheet. Bake until pale golden, about 8 minutes.

Cut each slice crosswise in half. Cool.

Wrap 1 bacon piece around sides of each scallop and secure with a toothpick.

Preheat oven to 400˚F. Place scallops on baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, boil cream in heavy large skillet until reduced to 3/4 c., about 3 minutes.

Add mustard and syrup and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Remove toothpicks from scallops. Spoon sauce evenly onto 4 small plates. Arrange scallops decoratively atop sauce.

Sprinkle with chives and serve.