Apple Whiskey Bacon Jam
A delightful blend of sweet apples, savory bacon, and whiskey, perfect for topping toast or burgers.
Ingredients
For the Jam
- 5 pieces apples, peeled and diced Choose your favorite variety for sweetness.
- 1 cup bacon, chopped and cooked until crispy Keep some drippings for sautéing onions.
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped This will add flavor to the jam.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar Provides acidity to balance the sweetness.
- 1/2 cup whiskey Use your favorite kind.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- a pinch salt
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Cook the bacon until crispy, remove from pan but keep about a tablespoon of the drippings.
- In the same pan, sauté the finely chopped onions in the bacon drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced apples to the pan with the onions and cook for about 10 minutes, letting them soften.
- Stir in the cooked bacon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, whiskey, cinnamon, and salt. Mix everything together.
- Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 30-45 minutes until it thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the jam for a smoother texture if desired.
- Once cooled, store in clean jars in the refrigerator for a few weeks.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to taste. The type of whiskey can impact the flavor, choose one that you like to drink. Great with toast, burgers, or a cheese platter.