Candied Bacon Crackers

[nverland]

Candied Bacon Crackers
Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8

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

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

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

Brush 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup evenly over bacon.

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.

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

Variations

Make these bacon crackers more personal to your tastes. Add ingredients like hot sauce, jalapeños, and crushed red pepper on top of the bacon. Serve with a creamy dip or dollop each one with a herb-infused sour cream dollop.