Smoky Maple Bacon Jam Preserves

Smoky Maple Bacon Jam Preserves - A Delicious and Easy Recipe
Looking for a delicious and easy recipe that will satisfy your cravings for something sweet, savory, and smoky? Look no further than this recipe for Smoky Maple Bacon Jam Preserves! This dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a topping for your favorite sandwich or burger.

Ingredients (per serving):

- 2 slices of bacon
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Tips:

- Use a cast-iron skillet to cook the bacon for a crispy texture.
- Use a food processor to finely chop the cooked bacon for a smoother jam texture.
- Adjust the sweetness and smokiness to your liking by adding more or less maple syrup and smoked paprika.

Cooking Process:

1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let cool.
2. In a saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped bacon to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
4. Simmer the mixture for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and becomes jam-like in texture.
5. Remove from heat and let cool. Serve as desired.
Appearance and Taste:
Smoky Maple Bacon Jam Preserves are a rich, dark brown color with a smooth, jam-like texture. The aroma is sweet, smoky, and savory, with a hint of garlic and onion. The taste is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a smoky bacon flavor that lingers on the palate.
Type of Dish:
Savory Spread

3 Main Ingredients:

- Bacon
- Maple Syrup
- Brown Sugar