Description
Sweet, salty, and irresistibly crunchy, these bite-size squares combine molten caramel and maple syrup with crackling bacon and toasted pecans. Each morsel offers a perfect balance of buttery richness and smoky crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup, stirring until the mixture bubbles.
- Boil the caramel for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and carefully pour it over the crackers.
- Bake for 5 minutes until the caramel is bubbling.
- Evenly sprinkle chopped bacon and pecans over the top and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with sea salt.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
- Ensure bacon is cooked until very crisp to prevent sogginess in the bites.
- Store cooled bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the cooled bites.