Pumpkin Spice Candied Bacon
Maple syrup and pumpkin spice upgrade candied bacon into something totally irresistible!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 2½ tablespoons cinnamon
- 4¼ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1¾ teaspoons nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 lb. (16 oz.) bacon
- ¼ cup maple syrup (the darker the better)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°.
- Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and insert cooking racks on top.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
- Slice the bacon crosswise and lay on the cooking racks.
- Brush the maple syrup thickly and evenly over the bacon.
- Over a cutting board, spoon the spice mixture into the sieve. Then gently tap or shake the sieve over all the bacon, coating it thickly. The spices will dissolve into the maple syrup so you want to add more than you think you need. (You might not need all of the spice mixture - save any leftovers to add to pancakes, waffles, smoothies, bread and more.)
- Slide the baking sheets into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, swapping and rotating the pans halfway through. The bacon should look firm and dark but not burnt. Let rest on the racks until they've cooled down and firmed up a bit more, about 5-10 minutes. Then enjoy!Recipe yields approx. 30 pieces.
Notes
No cooling racks? Line the pans with parchment paper and bake the bacon directly on the parchment. Once you remove the pans from the oven, immediately transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain thoroughly.
The spice mix can be made up to a month in advance. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature.
The bacon can be made earlier in the day and kept at room temperature. I do not recommend chilling or freezing the bacon.
If you're keto, use a keto-style maple syrup.
If you want spicy candied bacon, add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder to the spice mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg