Maple Bacon Mixed Nuts Recipes

MAPLE BACON SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Line 2 sheet pans with waxed paper, then set aside.
• Add the popcorn, bacon, pretzels and nuts to a large bowl. Mix and set aside.
• Add the sugar, butter, maple syrup, corn syrup and salt to a large, heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a candy thermometer and place over a medium-low heat. When the butter has melted, stir together, then turn up the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the candy thermometer reads "hard-crack stage" (300 degrees F), 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the maple extract. Carefully pour over the snack mix and toss using two wooden spoons. Transfer to the prepared sheet pans and spread out to allow it to cool, about 10 minutes. Break into clusters and transfer to a large serving bowl.

MAPLE-BACON MIXED NUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325ºF.
• Bring 1 cup maple syrup and water to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add nuts; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Drain.
• Mix remaining maple syrup, sugars and liquid smoke in medium bowl. Add nuts and bacon bits; toss to coat. Spread onto parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake 10 min.; stir. Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF. Bake 18 to 20 min. or until nuts are crisp and lightly browned, stirring after 10 min. Cool.