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Bacon Jam

Add a Review Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1 hour 10 min.

By Sharon Lehman, RDN

Recipe by Beth Ann Miller, Vernon, Texas

Tested by Margaret Knoebel

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Published on Aug. 18, 2025 Jump to Recipe Save Saved Saving

This sweet and smoky bacon jam has a hint of maple and a bit of balsamic acidity, making it ideal for burgers, toast, cheese boards and more.

Bacon jam is a way to transform simple, everyday ingredients into something magical. Crispy maple bacon, golden caramelized onions, brown sugar and tangy balsamic vinegar simmer together until they’re thick and jammy. The result is sticky homemade spread bursting with sweet, tangy, salty, smoky and savory flavors. It

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