I had Sneezy, Ariel and their boys over for dinner last night and served this as the dessert. I wasn't sure what their reaction would be, but when Sneezy, Doc and Happy took their first bite all I heard was "Oh my gosh...." "WOW!" "This is SO GOOD!" from all three of them! They came back for thirds, then fourths...
Usually it's hard to get that reaction from Doc, but he loved it so much he's still talking about it today. Here's a message I got from him :
Thank you so much Gayl for sharing this recipe with me and thinking of the Dwarfs! They absolutely loved it! They were trying to think of ways to get it even MORE bacon-y tasting and wanted me to try adding bacon grease instead of butter (Yuck!) next time.
Bacon Caramels
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream, divided
1/4 cup maple syrup
Bacon fried to a crisp. The amount is up to you. I used 12-14 pieces. The Dwarfs REALLY love bacon.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the heavy cream. Combine all the other ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Stir to combine. Set on medium high heat. Stir occasionally and cook until 240*. The candy is now at firm-ball stage. Remove from the stove and carefully stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cream. Place back on the heat and continue to cook to 245*. Immediately remove from heat and stir in a portion of the crispy bacon. Pour the caramel into a buttered dish (the size depends on how thick you want your caramels. 8×8 = thick caramels 9×13 = thin caramels. You can also use a cookie sheet). Scatter the remaining bacon on top. Let set for at least 3 hours before cutting.
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream, divided
1/4 cup maple syrup
Bacon fried to a crisp. The amount is up to you. I used 12-14 pieces. The Dwarfs REALLY love bacon.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the heavy cream. Combine all the other ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Stir to combine. Set on medium high heat. Stir occasionally and cook until 240*. The candy is now at firm-ball stage. Remove from the stove and carefully stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cream. Place back on the heat and continue to cook to 245*. Immediately remove from heat and stir in a portion of the crispy bacon. Pour the caramel into a buttered dish (the size depends on how thick you want your caramels. 8×8 = thick caramels 9×13 = thin caramels. You can also use a cookie sheet). Scatter the remaining bacon on top. Let set for at least 3 hours before cutting.
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Really? Bacon & caramel? Hubby loves bacon, but not caramel. I bet I could get him to try it!! Love the text convo!!
ReplyDeleteHaha yes! It's pretty addicting! Sneezy said I can't make it again for a year or two, so it stays that special ;)
DeleteHmmm...this sounds super interesting! Thanks for sharing! I might have to try this :]
ReplyDeleteThanks, Onna! It's definitely worth the try! :)
DeleteVery interesting! Now I HAVE to try these! I have also been wanting to try bacon jam....yummmmm
ReplyDeleteWhoa...bacon jam?! That sounds like something they would like too! You'll have to let me know if you try it :)
DeleteSound very interesting and delicious! I'm hosting a recipe link up party on my blog and would be thrilled if you decided to participate!!!
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Thanks for the invite! I stopped by and linked up!! :)
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DeleteWe have our own caramel candy recipe which has been in the family for over 80 years so we are all set with that. OH< but the BACON!!!! That would just send it over the top! Thanks so much. I'm pinning and sending this to my sister also. In fact, my whole family makes these caramels and I think this is one super addition to them. Thanks, Linda
ReplyDeleteWow, an 80 year old caramel recipe?! That's awesome! You'll have to let me know if you try it with the bacon! :)
DeleteCaramel bacon sounds delicious! I am visiting from the hop and am now following you on twitter. Have a nice day!
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Thanks for stopping by, Sara! :)
DeleteThis looks so good! Sweet an salty, ummm! Came over from the pin me party, pinning!
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DeleteThat's neat you found something he likes enough to msg. you about. :)
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Hehe yes, it is a rare thing he loves something so much the next day! The only other dish he's done that to is the Apple Fritter donuts I made a while back :)
DeleteWill have to try this. My kids are hooked on bacon and chocolate, they might enjoy this. Your newest follower, love your blog concept. www.cheermamadrama.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOh yum, I've never tried bacon and chocolate, but I bet it's heavenly! Thanks for stopping by and for the follow! :)
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DeleteThis sounds good! had to tweet the recipe LOL! Swinging through with the blog hop. Check my new site out @ www.feelingtheemptynest.com when you have time:) Thanks!
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DeleteI love sweet & savory, but I have yet to try bacon on desserts. Maybe I will get there one day! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays!
ReplyDelete~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Oh my goodness, I thought the same thing until I tried a maple donut with bacon on it, and it changed my life forever ;) Bacon definitely goes well with some desserts..I'm not sure I'm ready to try bacon chocolate though!
DeleteUm, yum!!! Two of my fav things together! These sound awesome! Stopping by from Marvelous Mondays link party.
ReplyDelete- Kate @ i heart eating
Thanks for stopping by, Kate! :) Its two of my favorites, too!
DeleteVisiting from the GFC Collective! Great blog! Very much looking forward to following along!
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Thanks for stopping by Angela! I went over and followed you too :)
DeleteI would have never thought to put the two of these together. I am so glad you tried it and the results were so good.
ReplyDeleteI think this recipe is on my short list of things to make!
Thank you for sharing this recipe on the In and Out of the Kitchen link party! I can't wait to see what you bring next week!
I am off to pin it and share it on Facebook! Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Thanks, Cynthia! Glad you stopped by! :) These are definitely worth making :)
DeleteFood from heaven!!! I can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I agree! Thanks for stopping by Dominique :)
DeleteI have always wanted to try Bacon with something sweet! I pinned this to make soon :-) Thank you for sharing this recipe at the ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party !
ReplyDeleteI love the texts back and forth! He was so upset that he might not get any more! So Cute!Thanks for sharing on Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!
ReplyDeleteWow, these look so yummy! What a great combination. I have to try these because they look so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing with us at A Bouquet of Talent! So thrilled to have you share with us this week! Have a wonderful weekend. :)
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Kathy
Just wanted to let you know that your Bacon Caramels were top voted at last weeks In and Out of the Kitchen link party. They will be featured at this weeks party! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you bring to the party tonight!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
How exciting! Thanks Cynthia! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting combination! Anything with bacon has to be good, right?Thank you for linking up at Fluster's Creative Muster. Hope to see you next week!
ReplyDeleteRobin @ Fluster Buster
That looks yummy.
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ReplyDeleteI have never thought to put bacon in my caramels :) Might have to give this a try! Thanks for linking up this post to The Best Blog Recipe’s Weekend re-Treat #7!
ReplyDeleteI know I’m running a little bit behind in pinning but I wanted to stop by and pin your image to My Link Parties Craft/DIY & Recipe Boards while I was here.
Hope to see you link up again at the party this weekend!
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Ah-mazing. I just started a new Pinterest board for all things bacon just because of this post, lol! ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha, awesome! Bacon is the best! :)
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