Description
Simmering apple whiskey bacon jam brings smoky-sweet magic to your toast and sandwiches. Crispy bacon, caramelized apples, and smooth whiskey meld into a spread that’ll make your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 small Fuji apples
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons whiskey
Instructions
- Dice 1 pound of thick-cut bacon into small pieces. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F until crispy and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet with bacon drippings, sauté 1 ½ cups of finely diced yellow onion and 2 cups of diced Fuji apples over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
- Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to release the aromatic flavors.
- Pour ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon chili powder into the skillet. Stir to combine and create a rich, caramelized base.
- Return the crispy bacon to the skillet. Pour 3 tablespoons of whiskey into the mixture and stir thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the jam for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid reduces and the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- Transfer the hot jam to a food processor. Pulse 5-6 times to break down the bacon and create a rustic, chunky texture.
- Let the jam cool for 10 minutes at room temperature. The mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve your homemade apple whiskey bacon jam spread on warm toast, alongside sharp cheddar cheese, or as a unique condiment for grilled meats.
Notes
- Let the bacon cool slightly before removing from the skillet to capture maximum rendered fat for extra flavor depth.
- Chop apples and onions into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and create a consistent texture in the jam.
- For a smoother consistency, blend the mixture longer, or leave some chunks for a more rustic spread that adds interesting texture to your dish.
- Adjust the chili powder based on your heat preference, starting with a smaller amount and tasting as the jam reduces to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 to 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg