Maple Bacon

Once you know how to make Maple Bacon at home, you will never go back to store-bought. With real maple syrup and thick cut bacon, you can control the sweetness and crispiness just how you like it. The end result is melt-in-your-mouth bacon with the perfect crispy edges.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings slices bacon

Calories 86kcal

Ingredients

5 slices bacon thick cut cut in half
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

Line a jelly roll pan or a rimmed baking sheet with two layers of parchment paper.
Place the sliced bacon on the jelly roll pan.
Brush with 1-2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup using a pastry brush.
Place in a cold oven, and set the temperature to 425°F. Set a timer for 12-15 minutes. (Check on them, as the bake time will depend on the thickness of the bacon, and if your bacon is thinner, it could burn. This is really important, as the maple has sugars that can and will burn if you are not careful.)
If the bacon is extremely thick, consider setting a timer for the 8-10 minute mark and flipping with tongs before placing back into the oven to continue baking.
When the bacon is crispy and caramelized, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before enjoying.

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, if you want a lot of bacon!

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