Apple Bacon Jam

 

Apple Bacon Jam

This is a sweeter and more savory variation to the other bacon jam recipe. The apples give this bacon jam a spectacular lift that will make the kids and adults love it!

Yields: Makes 2 Cups.

Ingredients:

1 pound Bacon, chopped into 2” squares

3 Green apples (Granny smith), cored peeled and roughly chopped

2 Shallots, finely diced

3 Garlic cloves, minced

¼ cup Light brown sugar

½ cup Strong brewed coffee

¼ cup Apple cider vinegar

¼ cup Maple syrup

¼ - ½ tsp. Ground cayenne pepper *add more to your taste

2 tbsps. Water

Method of Preparation:

1. In a small pot over medium heat, Throw in the bacon and cook it until they turn crisp. With a plate lined with paper towels. Drain the oil from the bacon pieces by throwing the bacon on the plate.
2. Reserve half of the bacon fat from the pot to use later.
3. In the same pot with the bacon fat. Throw in the shallots and allow it to sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Then add the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, coffee and maple syrup to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the bacon, cayenne, apples and water. Stir to combine.
5. Reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 30 minutes or until it has formed into a thick and syrup consistency.
6. Pour the chunky apple bacon jam into a food processor or blender and allow it to blend until completely smooth. *Add a little water to make the blender blend it easier.*
7. Pour the jam into a clean air-tight container and allow it to cool before putting it in the fridge.
8. Serve the jam with a side of crackers and enjoy!