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Candied Bacon is the perfect combination of sweet and salty as it takes bacon and caramelizes it in maple syrup and brown sugar with just a hint of pepper. Once you try candied bacon you are going to want to add it to all your favorite recipes. 

Candied Bacon

If you have yet to hear of or try candied bacon, let me tell you you are missing out! Once you try this recipe, you will wish you would have tried it sooner! It is a bold delicious flavor that will leave you craving more every single time. 

You can make it as the recipe calls for or add a little bit of spice for a whole new treat that you will love. Add this to the top of your cucumber tomato salad with bacon or enjoy it as a delicious afternoon snack or any other favorite recipe! 

Ingredients:

• ½ lbs. bacon
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• Dash of black pepper

How to Make Candied Bacon

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with nonstick
• Cut the bacon strips in half and place them on the baking sheet. Do not overlap them.

• In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, brown sugar, and black pepper and mix until well combined.

• Brush the mixture over the bacon on both sides.

• Bake for 18-20 minutes in the oven

Tips Tricks and FAQs

• When making candied bacon, you want to use thick sliced bacon. 
• You want to be sure to not overlap your bacon on the tray. If you have to, you can cook your candied bacon in 2 batches. 
• If you want to make this spicier, add ½ tsp of crushed red pepper flakes and ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper to your maple syrup and brown sugar.
• Do not skip using parchment paper or aluminum foil on the trays. Cleaning up candied bacon directly on the tray is not fun, trust me from experience I know. 
• Be sure to leave room in between the pieces of bacon as they cook. 
• Let your candied bacon sit for about 15 minutes before enjoying it after it cooks. This allows the glaze to finish setting for a perfect piece of candied bacon. 

Can you make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this up to 4 days before you are going to use it. 

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Candied Bacon

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Candied Bacon is the perfect combination of sweet and salty as it takes bacon and carmalizes it in maple syrup and brown sugar with just a hint of pepper. Once you try candied bacon you are going to want to add it to all your favorite recipes. 

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Ingredients

• ½ lbs. bacon
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• Dash of black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with nonstick
3. Cut the bacon strips in half and place on the baking sheet. Do not overlap them.
4. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, brown sugar and black pepper and mix until well combined.
5. Brush the mixture over the bacon on both sides.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes in the oven

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 339Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 959mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 19g

Melissa

I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!

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