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Apple Whiskey Bacon Jam

Apple whiskey bacon jam simmers crisp bacon with apples, onion, whiskey, and brown sugar until thick and jammy. Serve it cooled as a savory-sweet appetizer or spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow onion medium, finely chopped
  • 2 apples medium (about 12 ounces), peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 0.33 cup whiskey
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar packed, light
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 5-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. In a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes until crisp; work in batches if needed.
  2. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and leave 2 tablespoons of fat in the pot.
  3. Add the onion and apples and cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
  4. Add the whiskey and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and cooked bacon.
  7. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring often, until thick and jammy.
  8. Let the jam cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  9. Alternatively, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate within 2 hours; use within 4 days.

Notes

For the thickest texture, stir often during the final simmer and cook until the jam is thick and jammy. Refrigerate in an airtight container and use within 4 days; freezer friendly, yes. For an alcohol-free variation, replace the whiskey with apple juice.