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.
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.
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 recipe 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!
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!
Don’t have PURE Infused Maple Syrup in the house? No problem! Just substitute regular maple syrup and 1/2 tsp. of chipotle chili powder for similar heat and smokiness!
This Chipotle Maple Bacon Jam 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! And if you’re looking for another great maple recipe to make right now, these Smoked Maple Butter Tarts will wow at your next get-together!
Chipotle Maple Bacon Jam
A complex bacon jam with just the right sweetness and heat, perfect on toast, crackers, burgers or sandwiches!
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 (or substitute regular maple syrup and 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 cup Canadian whiskey
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the onions to the pan and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the vinegar and swirl around to deglaze the pan.
- Add the coffee, maple syrup, Canadian whiskey, bacon and a sprinkle of pepper.
- Mix well and reduce the heat to low. Cover pan and simmer until mixture is reduced to a syrupy consistency, 1-2 hours.
- Process jam in a food processor to desired consistency and spoon into container.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one month.
Notes
If desired, substitute regular maple syrup for PURE Infused and add 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili powder.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1 cup (1 tbsp. per serving)Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 483mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 10g
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
Angela Mitchell says
What a creative recipe!
Kathy says
I have to try this!
Elizabeth Hall says
Yummy! This would make great Christmas presents for family and friends! Something different
Tiffanie Hope says
Holy Moly!!!!! This looks delicious!!!!
Vesper Meikle says
I can’t get maple syrup locally let alone these PURE Infused, otherwise I would be making this
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.
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 🙂
Lynda Cook says
Mmmmm, looks very very good!! you can always send me a jar 🙂 !!
Heidi Pawluk says
Maple Bacon Jam, never heard of it but sure looks TASTY <3
heidi c. says
Wow – my hubby would love this!
Karla says
very interesting indeed!
Amy Heffernan says
This looks amazing!!
donna snugglebuns dufresne says
wow i am soo going to make this recipe thank you for sharing
MOHAMMAD ANJUM says
would love this!
Cheryl says
Yum, looks tasty
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! 🙂
Sherry K says
This sounds perfect for my bacon loving husband.
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 !!
JaimeeM says
Oh this looks like it would be good.
Jennifer L. says
Sounds so good. I’ve never heard of anything quite like this.
Mishelle says
Ok, this sounds intriguing!!! Is it very hard I wonder? Oooohh on some lightly toasted homemade bread!!
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Tom says
I will try this
kathy downey says
I just know I will love this,thanks for sharing
Lilly OMalley says
I have to try this recipe. Can you use instant coffee made with boiling water?
Kathryn says
Definitely, Lilly, though the flavour would be slightly different I’m sure. I substitute instant for regular coffee all the time! 🙂
Catherine R. says
What an amazing recipe what’s better than maple syrup and bacon!! Thank you for sharing.
Lori R says
Definitely going to make this….maybe for hubby’s birthday!
Florence C says
Bacon and whiskey. This would make my brother-in-law happy.
Debbie Petch says
Wow! This recipe has all my fave ingredients! I would love to try it!
MrsWhite says
This looks mouth-watering good. It must happen!! Thank you for the recipe!
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. 🙂
Jackie M says
Wow – this jam looks amazingly delish! I’m going to try it!
Holly says
I think my husband would be obsessed with this!
Jodi Hoppe Wresh says
This sounds amazing!! i love bacon and this would be so tasty
Colleen Brisbin says
I printed this for a friend who will love it!
Laurie P says
mouth watering! This would also be trouble in my house!
nicolthepickle says
This looks wonderful. I can just imagine that on a burger. MMMMMH.
It’s such a creative recipe too. I’m impressed.
Kelly Gordon says
Mmmmm my mouth is watering 🙂 Gotta love bacon 😀 Thanks for sharing
Sophia M says
Anything with bacon is good. Looks and sounds delicious.
Holly Wright says
Well this sounds very interesting! I am not too sure if I would like it or not!
Harmony A. says
Genius! This is so going to be my Christmas gifts next year! Thanks for the recipe
Cairine says
Sounds delicious, I wonder if the PURE Infused Chipotle & Lemongrass Maple Syrup is readily available as I haven’t seen it.
Nate says
very good idea
Alayne Langford says
Wow this recipe is awesome! Thank you so much! 🙂
Treen Goodwin says
sounds amazing , thanks for sharing the recipe , i will be trying it out 🙂 looks delish
Elaine Buonsante says
Amazing ingredients!
Christina says
Sweet and savoury, yum!
Amie says
oh wow , Im going to try to make this , my hubby would love it !
denise low says
Thank you for the recipe.It looks very good.
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!