Delicious Maple Glazed Bacon Roses

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If you’re a bacon lover, you’ll love these cute maple glazed bacon roses. Discover the sweet and savory flavors for Valentines, Day, Easter, Mother’s Day or a special Father’s Day brunch.

I admit, I’m somewhat of what you would call a bacon snob. That means that if I’m going to have bacon, it has to be good. These maple glazed bacon roses are exactly that. 

Maple Glazed Bacon Roses

The best candied bacon flowers start with high quality thick cut bacon, maple syrup, sugar and spices. What makes these candied bacon roses special are not just the jam packed flavor, but the unique rose shape which is a fun and creative way to present strips of bacon. 

When to Make These Cute Maple Bacon Spirals

Let’s face it, life itself is a special occasion. But, if you’re looking for a reason to make this bacon, here are some next level ideas for breakfast or brunch: 

Valentine’s Day (the perfect valentine’s Day gift) 

Mother’s Day (great for breakfast in bed) 

Easter Breakfast (a fun way to round out Easter brunch) 

Father’s Day (dads loves bacon too, these are the perfect breakfast side) 

Birthday Brunch (bacon rose petals can be presented as a bacon bouquet for a special birthday celebration) 

Valentine’s Breakfast Board (serve these maple glazed bacon spirals as part of a Valentine’s Day charcuterie board) 

Tools Needed

• toothpicks 
• baking sheet or baking dish
• small bowl 
• parchment paper or foil 

​Ingredients Needed

• brown sugar or sucanat sugar 
• ​cayenne pepper 
• maple syrup 
• thick slices of bacon (pasture raised eating soy-free, corn-free feed)

Step-By-Step Instructions  

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup after. 

Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, and paprika until well combined. 

Step 3: Dip each bacon strip in the bowl so that the sugar mixture evenly coats both sides of the bacon. Press it gently to make sure that the mixture adheres. 

Step 4: Roll each bacon slice tightly into a rose shape, starting from one end and rolling it towards the other, secure the end of the bacon strip and meaty part of the bacon with a toothpicks to maintain the shape. Place a second toothpick if necessary. 

Step 5: Place the bacon roses upright in a prepared baking pan. Ensure they are spaced apart to make sure that they cook evenly. 

Step 6: In a small measuring cup or mixing bowl, add the cayenne pepper to the maple syrup and mix together. 

Step 7: Pour the mixture on top of the bacon. 

Step 8: Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden. Watch the bacon closely during the last few minutes to avoid burning. 

Step 9: Remove the bacon roses from the oven. Let them cool for a 5-10 minutes on a wire rack before serving. Carefully remove the toothpicks before serving. 

Favorite Way To Serve 

For added presentation for Valente’s Day or other special occasion, place bacon roses into a heart shape during serving. They bacon roses go nicely with einkorn yogurt bagels.

Other Healthy Valentine’s Breakfast Ideas

Einkorn Chocolate Pancakes 

Easy Egg White Tortillas 

Flaxseed Chocolate Pudding 

Yield: 16 bacon roses

Maple Glazed Bacon Roses

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If you're a bacon lover, you'll love these cute maple glazed bacon roses. Discover the sweet and savory flavors for Valentines, Day, Easter, Mother's Day or a special Father's Day brunch.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup brown sugar or sucanat
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 16 slices of thick cut bacon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup after. 
2. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, and paprika until well combined.
3. Dip each bacon strip in the bowl so that the sugar mixture evenly coats both sides of the bacon. Press it gently to make sure that the mixture adheres. 
4. Roll each bacon slice tightly into a rose shape, starting from one end and rolling it towards the other, secure the end of the bacon strip and meaty part of the bacon with a toothpicks to maintain the shape. Place a second toothpick if necessary. 
5. Place the bacon roses upright in a prepared baking pan. Ensure they are spaced apart to make sure that they cook evenly. 
6. In a small measuring cup or mixing bowl, add the cayenne pepper to the maple syrup and mix together. 
7. Pour the mixture on top of the bacon. 
8. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden. Watch the bacon closely during the last few minutes to avoid burning. 
9. Remove the bacon roses from the oven. Let them cool for 5-10 minutes on a wire rack before serving. Carefully remove the toothpicks before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 274Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 24mgSodium 415mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 0gSugar 40gProtein 8g