Recipe Tips

• Make sure to bake - Candied bacon needs to be baked. It won't caramelize and get the same crispy texture in a skillet.
• Cooking times - Cooking times can vary based on ovens. I would check the bacon periodically as it might not take the required amount of time and you don't want it to burn. Make sure to arrange bacon in a single layer.
• Allow Bacon to Cool - While it is so tempting to eat the bacon right away, it is important to allow ample cooling time. It is very hot and the sugar mixture can burn you if not cooled.
• Line Baking Pan - For easier cleanup, I recommend lining your baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Variations Ideas

• Brown Sugar - If you don't have any maple sugar on hand, this bacon would still taste delicious cooked with just the brown sugar on it. Instead of creating the sauce, I would sprinkle the brown sugar on the bacon strips. You can also sprinkle more on them once they are flipped.  The dark brown sugar gives this bacon great flavor.
• Other Spices - Also, if you like the sweet and spicy combination, you can also add 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder or black pepper to the brown sugar mixture. We have even added red pepper flakes. This will add a slight kick to this sweet bacon recipe.