Candied Maple Bacon

This candied maple bacon is dangerously good—don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Servings: 4

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Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
20 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

Appetizer Snack Fall Appetizer

bacon Candied Maple Bacon

Instructions

1 Preheat Like a Pro

Fire up your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil (hello, easy
cleanup) and place a wire rack on top. This keeps the bacon crispy instead of
swimming in grease.
2 Lay It Down

Spread those beautiful bacon strips in a single layer on the rack. No
overlapping – we need room for the magic to happen!
3 Mix Up That Maple Magic

In a small bowl, stir together the maple syrup, brown sugar, red pepper flakes,
and black pepper. This sticky-sweet-spicy combo is what dreams are made of.
4 Brush & Bake

Using a pastry brush (or just drizzle like a rebel), coat each bacon slice with
the maple mixture. Pop it in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway
through and brushing on any extra glaze.
5 Crisp It Up

Once the bacon is deep golden, caramelized, and slightly crispy, remove it from
the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. It will crisp up more as it cools –
if you can wait that long.
6 Devour Immediately (Or Store Like a Responsible Adult)

This maple bacon recipe is ready to enjoy! Whether you eat it straight from the
tray or crumble it over a salad, burger, or brunch spread, it’s a guaranteed
crowd-pleaser.