Apples With Candied Bacon A La Mode Recipes

APPLES WITH CANDIED BACON à LA MODE

Steps:

• Put the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until some of the fat has been rendered and it begins to brown on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan and sprinkle the bacon with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Turn the heat to low and cook, turning the bacon pieces occasionally, until the sugar begins to melt and coat the bacon, about 5 minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent the sugar from burning. When the bacon is dark, remove it with a slotted spoon and let it cool on paper towels.
• Add the apples to the remaining bacon fat in the skillet, and cook until just beginning to soften on the edges, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the remaining sugar and continue cooking until the sugar melts and the apples are very tender, 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve the apples over ice cream along with any pan juices and a sprinkle of the candied bacon.

CANDIED BACON AND APPLE PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Line bottom of rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Arrange bacon on pan. Mix sugar and chili powder; sprinkle on bacon slices. Bake 15 min. or until browned; remove and set aside. Increase oven temperature to 450ºF.
• Toss apples with lime juice; set aside. Place pizza crust on baking sheet; spread with cream cheese spread. Chop bacon; evenly sprinkle over cream cheese. Arrange apples on bacon. Top with nuts and feta.
• Bake 12 to 14 min. or until cheese begins to brown. Sprinkle with thyme; drizzle with honey.