Description
This savory-sweet Apple Bacon Jam is rich, smoky, and bursting with flavor. Perfect as a spread for burgers, sandwiches, or holiday appetizers, this jam will instantly elevate any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon: In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
- Sauté onions & apples: Add onions and apples to the skillet and cook until softened and caramelized, about 10–12 minutes.
- Add garlic & seasoning: Stir in garlic, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and cayenne; cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze: Pour in apple cider vinegar and maple syrup. Scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Simmer: Add bacon back in, reduce heat, and let simmer for 25–30 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Cool & serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Delicious on toast, burgers, grilled cheese, or served with a holiday charcuterie board. Warm before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple bacon jam, bacon spread, savory jam, burger topping, appetizer spread