Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and savory with this Caramelized Maple Apple Pie topped with a crispy Candied Bacon Crumble.

This recipe takes your classic apple pie to the next level by adding a caramelized maple filling and a crunchy candied bacon crumble on top. The sweet and salty flavors create a unique and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 5 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the pie crust in a pie dish and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Add the sliced apples, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the skillet.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are caramelized and the sauce has thickened.
6. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter to make the crumble topping.
8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples in the pie crust.
9. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the crumble topping is crispy.
10. While the pie is baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
11. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bacon slices and cook for an additional minute to caramelize the sugar.
12. Remove the bacon from the skillet and let it cool before chopping it into small pieces.
13. Once the pie is done baking, sprinkle the candied bacon crumble over the top and serve warm.
14. Enjoy this delicious twist on a classic apple pie!

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