Sweet, caramelized candied strips of pumpkin spice bacon will be your favorite new fall treat. 
There’s not much to say here. 
If I didn’t have your attention at the flavor that has become synonymous with autumn than I’m sure I grabbed your attention with the words “candied” and “bacon.”
There’s no denying that many have taken the pumpkin spice obsession beyond the white cup.
I’m taking this obsession into the bacon mania world. This mash up is amazing and incredibly easy to whip up. 
Brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and thick-cut bacon. 
3 ingredients that come together to create an addicting and, well, I’d say magical little bite. 
Serve this as an appetizer at a cocktail party or as a side dish at a fall brunch get-together. Crumble it on a salad or even a dessert. Either way, it will be a hit and won’t last long on the table.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some candied bacon to eat…
Have you made candied bacon before?
Sweet, caramelized candied strips of pumpkin spice bacon will be your favorite new fall treat.
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- orange sugar optional
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set a cooling rack on the foil.
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In a shallow bowl, combine the brown sugar and the pumpkin pie spice.
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Dredge the bacon slices on both sides and place on the rack.
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Bake until crisp and the edges are beginning to brown, about 22-25 minutes.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before handling.
Adjust cook time accordingly. Bacon should be caramelized and crisp and stand tall when held vertically.
For a festive touch, sprinkle orange sugar on the bacon when it comes out of the oven. It will give it a more vibrant orange color and sparkle.
Yum! Two of my favorite flavors put together–sounds amazing!
It is yum! Thanks for checking it out!
This looks intriguing! I had maple candied bacon once before and it was delicious.
Any candied bacon has to be amazing, right!?
such an inventive idea! Love the recipe!
So nice of you to say! Thank you!
This sounds so interesting and delicious! Great fall idea!
Thanks, Hillary!
Yum-my!!! This is a new treat to break the old honey-cured recipe 🤗💖
Awesome!
Ok yum! Anything with baconis aok in my book! I’ve gotta try!
Totally agree with this, Erin!
I would never put these two things together but now I want to try it. I love bacon and even more when its candies. Yum!
I hope you give it a try! It’s pretty awesome!
YUM! This looks amazing. I have to say, my bacon never looks as pretty as yours;-) I bet this is a great combination of sweet and salty!
I’m obsessed with the flavor combo! I tend to cook my bacon harder so because I just love it super crispy. I bet you have pretty bacon too! lol!!
I thought I had seen (and tasted) all things pumpkin spice. I was wrong! I’m going to have to show this to a few people. 😀
I’d love that! It’s a fun change on the pumpkin spice obsession because it’s not totally sweet.
Oh my taste buds! This would make the perfect Turkey Day breakfast paired with my family’s traditional maple cinnamon rolls!
Oh, I love that idea!
Think I’ve died and gone to heaven with this recipe. Candied bacon? Why haven’t I every heard of this??? Can’t wait to try it!
Now there’s a feedback I want to hear! It’s amazing! I’ve been making it with maple syrup or bourbon but decided to toss on some pumpkin pie spice this time.
Yum! Bacon and brown sugar just go together! This sounds awesome and I can’t wait to try it soon!
You are right! The perfect pair! Enjoy!
Pumpkin spiced bacon – you have blown my mind. I have never made candied bacon before, but this recipe I am going to try! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
I am so excited that you’ll give it a try! It is kinda’ mind blowing! lol. Enjoy, Denise!
You had me at bacon! <3 This looks so amazing and I can't wait to try it!
Caitlyn, thank you! Enjoy devouring it like we do! lol.
Wow. Never seen this before but looks different and tasty.
Thanks, Tallary! It’s pretty darn tasty!
Okay girl, you got my attention with these! I totally want to make these this weekend 🙂
Yes! Thanks, Jenna! Let me know how you like it…what’s not to like though!?
Wow! I would have never thought to put bacon and pumpkin spice together. Great idea though.
Thank you!
This looks delicious!!! I can imagine some of the foods it would be so good on!Thanks!!
Thanks! Yes, alone or paired with something else, it is awesome!
Mmmmmm! I have to try this. I think I’ll save for our Christmas day brunch 🙂 I love having a pit of maple syrup with my bacon too, so I know this will be good 🙂
This will be making an appearance all season. The combo of this with maple syrup will be amazing!
That looks so good! I have never thought of pumpkin spice bacon; must try this! Thank you for sharing!
I hope you love it like we do!
yummm, that would be awesome with waffle!
You are so right…with extra syrup! Yum!