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If you’ve never had candied bacon, prepare to have your life changed. This best candied maple bacon recipe is crispy, caramelized, and packed with sweet, smoky, and spicy goodness. It’s basically bacon’s glow-up – because why settle for regular when you can have maple-glazed perfection?

Warning: You might eat the whole batch before anyone else gets a chance. No judgment.

Candied Maple Bacon

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

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Course: Appetizer, Fall Appetizer, Snack

Keyword: Bacon, Candied Maple Bacon

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Equipment

• 1 Sheet Pan

Ingredients:

• 10-12 slices Thick-cut bacon (the good stuff!)
• 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup Brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. Black pepper

Instructions:

• 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.
• 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!
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

How to Store Candy Bacon

• Refrigerate: Keep it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or microwave for 10-15 seconds (if patience isn’t your thing).
• Freeze: Store in a zip-top bag with parchment between slices for up to 1 month.

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

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