Apple Whiskey Bacon Jam Recipe
This Apple Whiskey Bacon Jam Recipe creates the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Crispy bacon meets tender apples in a rich whiskey glaze.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed skillet
- Sharp knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Cutting Board
- Glass storage jars
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon diced
- 3 large apples peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook diced bacon until crispy in skillet.
- Remove bacon, keep 2 tablespoons fat.
- Add onions to bacon fat.
- Cook onions until golden brown.
- Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
- Add chopped apples to pan.
- Cook apples until slightly soft.
- Pour whiskey carefully into pan.
- Add brown sugar and vinegar.
- Return bacon to the mixture.
- Simmer 20-25 minutes until thick.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for better texture and flavor
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- Let whiskey cook off completely for family-friendly version
- Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks
- Reheat gently before serving for best consistency