Get ready for the ULTIMATE bacon jam! The combination of flavors will absolutely “wow” your taste buds and have you coming back for more!
Is that making you drool? Because it’s making me drool. And I’ve already had it several times. So I can fully vouch for the following:
Chomping down on some crispy-chewy bread spread thickly with this Peach Bacon Jam is pure heaven!
I’ve been wanting to make some bacon jam for a while but time always escapes me. I picked up a bulk load of peaches (75 pounds!) a few days ago and have been exploring a variety of ways of putting them to use. It’s then that I knew it was finally time to make that bacon jam – with peaches!
Peaches and bacon are a delightful combination – the pairing of sweet, acidic, salty and savory. So I thought I’d try incorporating them together into a bacon jam. It was an inspired move because this sweet-savory spread for bread and cheese will make you swoon!
Wonderful for casual snacking as well as entertaining – serve this as an appetizer or as bite-sized hors d’oeuvres.
Your taste buds will sing!
Let’s get started!
Fry the bacon until crispy. Remove half of the bacon fat. Add the onions and cook until golden, about 10 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s a rich brown and spreadable consistency. Discard the thyme sprigs.
Your Peach Bacon Jam is ready!
Store it in the fridge in an airtight container where it will keep for up to two weeks. Ideally served at room temperature, so leave it out for a few minutes before using.
Enjoy!
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Peach Bacon Jam
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-sliced bacon, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dark balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- In a medium-sized heavy pot (e.g., Dutch oven) fry the bacon until crispy. Remove half of the bacon fat. Add the onions and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's a rich brown and a spreadable consistency. Discard the thyme sprigs.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Will keep for up to two weeks. Best served at room temperature so let it sit out for a few minutes before serving.
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Barbara Eubanks says
Can this be canned for later use?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Barbara, because there is meat in it it would have to be pressure canned (not water bath canned) but I’m not sure off-hand how long or how many pounds of pressure.
Barbara Eubanks says
Thank you. I’ll probably try and process it the same way I do my other meats.
Linda says
Can you make this jam in a larger quantity and then freeze it? It sounds so delicious – I love peaches and bacon separately! Anxious to try this jam soon.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
You sure can, Linda – happy bacon jammin’! :)
Peter says
Absolutely delicious! Try it together with French Toast …
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
So glad you enjoyed this, Peter, thanks!
Mo says
Could I use canned drained peaches
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
You sure can, Mo!
Anonymous says
Using canned peaches works great!!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Bacon jam is my jam and then you went and ahead peaches. UM YEAH!
bob says
Hi Kimberly,
Just made it~ just ate it~ Just gimme some more!!
Absolutely lovely, were or how do you think up such concotions . o
gooood
best bob
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Fantastic, Bob! So glad it was a hit, thank you!
Debbie says
Sounds tasty. Can this be canned for Christmas gifts?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I haven’t tried, Debbie, but it would have to be pressure canned.
Dave says
Made this tonight. ( I feel a need for a private moment)….. this is SO GOOD!😜
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Awesome, Dave, thank you!
Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says
What a great combo! I want to eat this on all the things!!!
eat good 4 life says
Wow…I must do this really son. The bacon on this must make the recipe taste to the next level.
Sandi says
I think I could live on that stuff!
Amanda says
I love making bacon jam, but never thought to add peaches!
Sabrina says
Bacon just makes everything better! I know you said it’ll last for 2 weeks in the fridge but this will be eaten so fast, it’ll be gone way before that!
Mary says
Summer’s coming and this is at the top of the list. I can already taste it!
Jim says
OH MY this sounds like heaven in your mouth! My only comment is its so late now for good peaches locally, will have to wait till next summer to make this.
bob says
Hi Kimberly
sorry, I havn`t been keeping up to date just back from Prague amazing city but it could use another decent chief !! Look forward to your recipes and this is one I will definitely be making later this week will give response
best
bob
Amy says
This is the best jam ever! I could eat it by the spoonful!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I have peaches to use up this weekend! Making this for Thomas!
carrie @ frugal foodie mama says
I bet the sweet peaches with the salty bacon is amazing! :)
Jen says
Thank you so much for bringing this into my life!! It looks fantastic!!