Maple syrup is nothing more than maple tree sap that is boiled down to a syrup consistency.
It has a distinct flavor, generally a rich caramel-like taste with hints of woody vanilla.
Read More Here About Cooking & Baking With Maple Syrup
As for bacon, it has three out of five basic flavors. That is bacon is sweet, salty, and umami. Umami is the savory or meaty taste sensation that makes your mouth water.
Now take those two popular breakfast items and mix them together and what do you get?
A rich caramel-like, sweet and salty flavored Maple Bacon Syrup.
Cooked smoked bacon and it’s fat mixed with real maple syrup is a delicious liquid that will take your plated food to the next level of pure deliciousness.
Pour your Maple Bacon Syrup over pancakes, like these Almond Flour Coconut Cream Pancakes.
French toast, such as this Pecan Crusted French Toast .
Roasted sweet potatoes, like this dish, Roasted Charred Sweet Potatoes.
You can also pour it over waffles, fried apple slices, vanilla ice cream and so much more.
Maple Bacon Syrup
5 slices smoked bacon, smoke flavor of choice, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup real maple syrup
Stalk bacon slices on a cutting board and chop into small pieces. Alternatively, use a pair of kitchen scissors to cut bacon into small pieces.
Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon to cold skillet.
When bacon starts to sizzle, about 4-5 minutes, move bacon about over hot suffer of skillet with a spatula.
Cook bacon through, being careful not to crisp it, about 7-8 minutes.
Add maple syrup to skillet. Remove from heat. Mix cooked bacon, bacon fat, and maple syrup until well combined.
Pour maple syrup mixture into a small bowl and set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
Once cooled, pour over pancakes, French toast, fried apple slices, vanilla ice cream or mix in to plain Greek yogurt. So many choices.
Save any leftovers in a mason jar with a tight lid and store in the refrigerator. Use within 3 days.
More Delicious Way To Use Real Maple Syrup And Smoked Bacon
- Arugula Butternut Squash Salad With Maple-Lime Dressing
- Southern Style Garlic Green Beans with Bacon
- Maple Thyme Vinaigrette
- Roast Chicken Bacon & Potato Omelette
- Pork Medallions & Apple Slices In Maple-Balsamic Sauce
More Deliciously Yummy Recipes
- Chorizo & Egg Breakfast Croissant
- Mason Jar Salad With A Homemade Vinaigrette
- Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
- French Apple Cake
- Two-Hour Turkey
Bacon, well it must be good!
Yes it is. I got the idea from a restaurant here in town called The Griddle – They only serve it with their bread pecan and bread almond French toast. I don’t think the maple syrup they use is real – you’re welcome to check out my version of a Pecan Crust French Toast – http://www.cookplatefork.com/2021/12/25/pecan-crusted-french-toast-with-a-maple-bacon-syrup/?noamp=mobile