2 teaspoons brandy (I used 1 T. of Finger Lakes Distilling Maplejack)
1 teaspoon maple syrup pure
6 slices bacon
8 ounces cream cheese softened (NOT nonfat)
10 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
0.3 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons t brown sugar dark
1 cup pecans sweet
Equipment
food processor
frying pan
paper towels
spatula
cutting board
Directions
Put apple slices in small dish and sprinkle with brandy and maple syrup while you prep the rest of the recipe. Fry bacon in large skillet, turning frequently, until crisp, then set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
Finely chop apples.
Combine cream cheese, Adams Reserve New York Extra Sharp Cheddar, cayenne pepper, and apples in food processor. Pulse until mixture is throughly mixed and combined.
Combine pecans, brown sugar, and cooled, crumbled bacon in mini-food processor (or wash out regular processor and dry) until finely chopped.
Use spatula to remove cheese mixture to a cutting board. Lightly wet hands and roll the cheese into a ball.
Roll in the bacon pecan mixture and pat to coat.
Arrange on serving platter with crackers and apple slices dipped in lemon juice/water. Enjoy!
