Maple-Pecan Sundaes with Candied Bacon

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
3%
Maple-Pecan Sundaes with Candied Bacon
50 min.
6
390kcal

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Indulge your sweet cravings with a delightful twist on traditional sundaes! Our Maple-Pecan Sundaes with Candied Bacon offer a unique blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds while catering to various dietary needs. This decadent dessert is gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions without sacrificing flavor.

The star of this sundae is undoubtedly the candied bacon, which is lovingly baked to perfection and glazed with maple sugar, creating a crispy, savory-sweet delight. Paired with luscious vanilla ice cream and a rich, thick maple syrup sauce infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of ginger, this dessert transforms your ordinary sundae into an extraordinary experience.

With just 50 minutes of preparation time, you can impress family and friends with this unique creation that serves six. Whether it's for a special occasion, a weekend treat, or simply to elevate dessert night, these Maple-Pecan Sundaes are sure to charm and satisfy. Dive in and enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • tablespoon candied ginger finely chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons maple sugar divided
  • 0.8 cup maple syrup pure (preferably Grade B)
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted
  • servings whipped cream 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line rimmedbaking sheet with foil.
  2. Place rack in centerof foil.
  3. Lay bacon slices on rack.
  4. Sprinkle1 tablespoon maple sugar evenly overbacon.
  5. Bake until sugar is melted, about8 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoonsugar over same side of bacon.
  7. Bake untilbacon is deep brown and glazed, 12 to14 minutes longer.
  8. Remove from oven.
  9. Preheat broiler. Broil bacon until sugaron top bubbles thickly, watching closely toprevent burning, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool baconcompletely on rack.
  10. Cut into 1/4-inch dice.
  11. Combine maple syrup and cinnamonsticks in deep medium saucepan and bringto boil over medium-high heat. Reduceheat to medium and simmer until sauceis thickened and reduced to 1/2 to 2/3 cup,about 5 minutes.
  12. Remove cinnamon sticks.
  13. Mix lemon juice and ginger into sauce.DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
  14. Letstand at room temperature.
  15. Stir pecans and bacon into maple sauce.Scoop ice cream into dessert dishes. Spoonsauce over and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories390kcal
Protein5.04%
Fat43.4%
Carbs51.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.25
Glycemic Load
21.99
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.778260897035%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.89mg
Delphinidin
0.6mg
Catechin
0.6mg
Epigallocatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.19mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:389.7kcal
19.48%
Fat:19.05g
29.31%
Saturated Fat:6.95g
43.43%
Carbohydrates:50.94g
16.98%
Net Carbohydrates:49.06g
17.84%
Sugar:43.97g
48.86%
Cholesterol:38.72mg
12.91%
Sodium:154.45mg
6.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.98g
9.96%
Manganese:1.73mg
86.3%
Vitamin B2:0.69mg
40.8%
Calcium:151.14mg
15.11%
Phosphorus:114.37mg
11.44%
Zinc:1.61mg
10.7%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.99%
Potassium:305.88mg
8.74%
Magnesium:31.22mg
7.81%
Fiber:1.88g
7.52%
Copper:0.13mg
6.48%
Selenium:4.53µg
6.47%
Vitamin A:291.5IU
5.83%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.51%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.46%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.56%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.08%
Iron:0.55mg
3.06%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.72%
Vitamin C:1.5mg
1.82%
Folate:5.68µg
1.42%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.27%
Source:Epicurious