Candied Bacon Crackers

Candied Bacon Crackers

from southernliving.com

These candied bacon crackers look like a simple treat. After all, they're made with only four ingredients. But these bacon crackers will most certainly be a hit at your next gathering.

Ingredients

  • 32 rectangular buttery crackers (such as Club) (from 1 [13.7-oz.] pkg.)
  • 10 to 12 center-cut bacon slices, cut into 3 1/4- to 3 1/2-in. pieces
  • 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup, divided
  • Freshly ground pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Arrange crackers on baking sheet: Preheat oven to 300°F. Arrange crackers on an oven-safe wire rack fitted over a large rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    Place bacon on top of crackers: Arrange bacon pieces evenly over crackers lengthwise, and carefully tuck any overhang under cracker edges (bacon will shrink when cooked).

  3. 3

    Add maple syrup: Brush 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup evenly over bacon.

  4. 4

    Bake crackers: Bake in preheated oven until browned and crispy, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; carefully brush evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and let cool on wire rack 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add pepper, and serve: Transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm with a few grinds of pepper, if desired.