Description
Dive into the sweet and savory world of Candied Maple Bacon! This recipe combines the rich flavors of maple syrup and brown sugar with the irresistible crunch of bacon, creating a treat that’s perfect for brunch, as a snack, or even as a unique gift. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, this bacon will leave your guests craving more!
Ingredients
1 lb thick-cut bacon
⅓ cup maple syrup
½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Bacon: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out the bacon strips.
Add Maple Syrup: Brush each piece of bacon with maple syrup.
Coat with Brown Sugar: Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over each strip.
Bake: Place the bacon in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until caramelized and crispy.
Cool and Serve: Let the bacon cool on a wire rack to harden the candy coating before serving.
Notes
Keep a close eye on the bacon while baking as the sugar and syrup can burn quickly.
For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 strips
- Calories: 396 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg