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Treat Your Taste Buds to a Canadian-Inspired Chipotle Maple Bacon Jam Recipe

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Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a bit of a maple syrup obsession. It’s not something that we had in the house often, but any time we did I would put it on everything from pancakes to oatmeal. Now, as an adult, I always have maple syrup in the house so that I can add its unique, natural sweetness to any dish I desire.

chipotle maple bacon jam

If anyone had asked me, I would have said there was no way to make maple syrup any more delicious than it already is, but PURE Infused Maple Syrup has found a way with its unique syrups infused with complementary flavours. From Lavender & Chai to Chipotle & Lemongrass, these syrups take a product I already adore to a gourmet level! Recently I received all five varieties of PURE Infused Maple Syrup so that I could cook up a tasty recipe that showed off the syrup in a unique way.

maple bacon jam ingredients

A sweet treat is a natural choice when cooking with maple syrup, but I wanted to do something a little different and since these syrups are proudly made in Nova Scotia, Canada, I set out to create a recipe that celebrated some of the other delicious flavours Canada has to offer. And so my Chipotle Maple Bacon Jam was born!

Featuring Canadian whiskey, sweet and smoky PURE Infused Chipotle & Lemongrass Maple Syrup and thick cut bacon, this savoury spread with a hint of sweetness packs big flavour into every spoonful. It’s delicious added to burgers or sandwiches, but I also love it on its own on a cracker or a crusty baguette slice!

bacon jam cooking

The chipotle flavour of the syrup was a definite win for creating a bacon jam with the proper complexity. The infused syrup added just the right amount of sweetness and heat to the mixture without overwhelming the other flavours. And I loved that while the spiciness of the chipotle came through well, the maple flavour did too. It blended with the smoky bacon, tangy malt vinegar and rich coffee perfectly!

chipotle maple bacon jam crackers

This recipe was a hit with everyone in my house, and I can’t wait to make something else with the PURE Infused Maple Syrup now that my first creation was such a success. I’m thinking that a sweet Maple Caramel Corn recipe made with the PURE Infused Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Clove Maple Syrup will be my next creation! If you love maple syrup as much as I do, PURE Infused Maple Syrups are something that you’ve got to try. You’ll love the way they take maple syrup to a new level of deliciousness!

A simple and delicious Chipotle Maple Bacon Jam recipe that's perfect on burgers, as an appetizer and more!

chipotle maple bacon jam
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Chipotle Maple Bacon Jam

A complex bacon jam with just the right sweetness and heat, perfect on toast, crackers, burgers or sandwiches!
Course Spread
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Author Kathryn

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thick cut bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup malt vinegar
  • 3/4 cup brewed strong coffeee
  • 1/2 cup PURE Infused Chipotle & Lemongrass Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Canadian whiskey
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large saucepan an over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp. Remove bacon to drain on paper towel and dispose of bacon grease, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease in the pan.
  2. Add the onions to the pan and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add the vinegar and swirl around to deglaze the pan.
  5. Add the coffee, maple syrup, Canadian whiskey, bacon and a sprinkle of pepper.
  6. Mix well and reduce the heat to low. Cover pan and simmer until mixture is reduced to a syrupy consistency, 1-2 hours.
  7. Process jam in a food processor to desired consistency and spoon into container.
  8. Store in refrigerator for up to one month.

Recipe Notes

If desired, substitute regular maple syrup for PURE Infused and add 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili powder.

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Comments

  1. kristen visser says

    omg i gotta try this. my husband would absolutely love it and drool if he saw this lol. so different thanks for the awesome recipe

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  4. Elizabeth Hall says

    Yummy! This would make great Christmas presents for family and friends! Something different

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  7. Doris Calvert says

    I am in AB and if anyone can tell me where I can get maple syrup from Quebec I would do cart wheels, only had it twice and it was visiting the eastern provinces! I would try this how ever I am old and plain jane so usually stick to the old fruit flavors like grape raspberry and strawberry. If I could find this product here I would try to make it at least once.

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  8. Bernice says

    oh my you had me at bacon lol , would really like to try this , i think my 16 yr old son would go nuts 🙂

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  17. Lori JB says

    This looks amazing! This would be a great idea for Father’s Day. I might put together a basket with grilling accessories and add a couple jars of this! 🙂

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  19. Linda Bragg says

    Amazing recipe!! Kudos to you!!! wow. Such a wonderful blend of ingredients and an awesome idea creating this. I will definately try this one and can’t wait to try it on our burgers cooked from the grill. The thought just makes my mouth water! Thanks for directing me to this unique and lovely recipe! I’m pinning it to my pinterest board !!

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  22. Mishelle says

    Ok, this sounds intriguing!!! Is it very hard I wonder? Oooohh on some lightly toasted homemade bread!!

    M

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    • Kathryn says

      Definitely, Lilly, though the flavour would be slightly different I’m sure. I substitute instant for regular coffee all the time! 🙂

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  26. Catherine R. says

    What an amazing recipe what’s better than maple syrup and bacon!! Thank you for sharing.

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  31. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    I didn’t even know that there was such a thing as PURE Infused Maple Syrup, they certainly sound very interesting and I’m a big fan of maple syrup. I’ll keep my eyes peeled next time I’m out to see if I can catch a glimpse of them. 🙂

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  37. nicolthepickle says

    This looks wonderful. I can just imagine that on a burger. MMMMMH.
    It’s such a creative recipe too. I’m impressed.

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  42. Cairine says

    Sounds delicious, I wonder if the PURE Infused Chipotle & Lemongrass Maple Syrup is readily available as I haven’t seen it.

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  45. Treen Goodwin says

    sounds amazing , thanks for sharing the recipe , i will be trying it out 🙂 looks delish

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  50. Krista M says

    Maple syrup? Bacon? Sounds like heaven to me! How awesome you created your own recipe for this! I’d love to eat a burger slathered in maple-bacon jam, yum!

    Reply

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