BACON BAKLAVA

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Who says bacon can't be dessert? One bite of this surprisingly good Bacon Baklava will convert any naysayers. -Preci D'Silva, Dubai, United Arab Emerates

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds bacon strips
1 cup toasted chopped almonds
3/4 cup chopped dates
10 tablespoons butter, melted
20 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Coarsely crumble bacon into a food processor; add almonds and dates. Cover and process until finely chopped., Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan., Layer five sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with a third of the bacon mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter., Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2-in. diamond shapes. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Naledi Mmatladi
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.


Jon Peters
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This recipe was a disaster! The baklava was burnt and the honey syrup was too thick.


myla Debra
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I tried this recipe and the baklava turned out too dry. I think I needed to add more honey syrup.


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I'm not sure about this one. The combination of bacon and baklava is a bit too strange for me.


Karsyn Phillips
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This recipe was easy to follow and the baklava turned out delicious! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch.


Zulqarnain Ch
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This was an interesting recipe and the baklava turned out great! The bacon added a nice savory flavor and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch.


Rajan Budha
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This was a great recipe! The bacon baklava was delicious and it was a hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making this again!


Kausar Alvi
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This was a fun and unique recipe to try. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the baklava and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again!


Silvio Silvio nabil
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I love this recipe! The bacon baklava is always a hit at parties and potlucks. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


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Delicious!


theTurN Up
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This recipe was easy to follow and the baklava turned out great! The bacon added a nice touch of flavor and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Marvel George
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This was an interesting take on a classic dish. The bacon added a nice savory element to the baklava, and the honey syrup helped to balance out the flavors. I would definitely make this again!


Ornov PlayzYT
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I was skeptical about trying bacon baklava, but I'm glad I did. It was delicious! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the baklava and the honey syrup was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for


Jurist Masoga
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This bacon baklava was a surprising and unique dish! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was unexpected, but it worked incredibly well. The crispy bacon added a nice textural element to the flaky phyllo dough and the honey syrup was the perfe