Maple Bacon Crack
A gloriously addictive sweet-and-salty treat featuring thick-cut bacon smothered in a maple-brown sugar glaze and baked to crunchy perfection—ideal for holidays or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon applewood-smoked
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup Grade A dark
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar light or dark
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- Pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts chopped, optional
- flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; place a wire rack on top for crisp baking.
- Lay thick-cut bacon strips side by side on the rack without overlapping to ensure even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cayenne and black pepper until sugar begins to dissolve.
- Spoon the maple-brown sugar mixture over each strip, letting a bit drip onto the foil for caramel clusters.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, rotating halfway, until the glaze is bubbly and bacon edges are golden brown.
- Let bacon cool on the rack for at least 30 minutes so the glaze sets into the perfect crack.
- Snap cooled strips into bite-sized shards with kitchen shears or by hand for easy serving.
- Scatter flaky sea salt on top and arrange on a platter or pack into gift bags for a festive treat.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days, or freeze flat up to 3 months. Re-crisp in a 350°F oven for 3–5 minutes if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
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