A host of Bacon Cheesecakes, with Maple-Bacon Ice cream

Step 3: Bacon Brittle

If you're going to make your own, this is the recipe I made. If you're going to do this, do it the day before.  I suggest just using store-bought brittle to save yourself the trouble, but this really is excellent.


Ingredients again:
1 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup light corn syrup
1/2 Cup water
1 Tablespoon butter
3/4 Cup red skinned peanuts
1 Teaspoon baking soda
2 Teaspoons vanilla
8 Bacon slices, torn into small pieces

Lightly butter a baking sheet.
Put the sugar, corn syrup, water, and butter into a 2 quart heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Boil, stirring frequently, until the candy thermometor registers 305 degrees F. Remove from the heat and quickly add the remaining ingredients. Pour onto the baking sheet and spread as thin as possible.
When cool, break into pieces.