Man Candy (Candied Bacon & Nuts) Recipe - (4.2/5)

Ingredients

• CANDIED NUTS:
• 1 cup pecans, halves or large pecans
• 1 cup walnuts, large pieces
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or freshly cracked to taste
• CANDIED BACON:
• 6 to 8 slices lean, thick-cut bacon, chopped in 3/4-inch pieces
• Zest of 1 lemon, grated (2 teaspoons)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper