This candied bacon recipe is very easy to make. It is crunchy, sweet, and smoky – a perfect snack for any time of the day. Let’s start cooking. Ingredients Bacon strips Maple syrup Brown Sugar How to make Candied Bacon Combine maple syrup and brown sugar. Set aside. This mixture will be used as glaze. Bake the bacon strips for about 20 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven and pat dry both sides to remove excess grease. Once done, spread the maple syrup and brown sugar mixture on one side. Bring back to the oven and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven again and turn it on the other side. Spread maple syrup and brown sugar mixture, and bake for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy.