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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
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 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.