Bacon Caramel

Bacon fat, simple syrup, and molasses are cooked together to make these addictive candy caramels with a spicy kick from red pepper flakes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cups strained bacon fat, warmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat to make simple syrup. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Combine simple syrup, bacon fat, molasses, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently, until a thick syrup forms, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour syrup into a freezer-safe container.

Step 3

Freeze until syrup sets, 1 to 2 hours. Slice into individual caramels and wrap in waxed paper.