Independent coffee shops that sell delicious biscuits are often the places to find maple bacon lattes. Well, that’s the only location I’ve seen them, usually during travels, accompanied with a hearty breakfast on those chilly mornings when cardigans are a necessity. This recipe was developed because the creator didn’t want to wait around for a year between unintentional bacon latte discoveries. Thank goodness, it was much simpler than I had thought, and now everyone can have a maple bacon latte at home—perfect for the arrival of cardigan season!

Where Did Maple Bacon Lattes Come From?

Just bacon with a maple syrup coating is known as maple bacon. It creates a sumptuous sweet and savory breakfast by fusing the smoky-sweet flavor of maple syrup with the salty-smoky taste of bacon. For many years, maple bacon lattes have been produced and marketed in both Canada and the United States. Starbucks has a history of using geographically specific flavor introductions as a marketing ploy. This was evident with their olive oil coffee, which was released in Italy and a few US locations last year.

How to Make It

For preparing the Maple Syrup you would need:-

• Six bacon strips
• One cup (336 g) of pure maple syrup

For Bacon Latte you should have One cup (240 mL) whole milk and for the garnish, add 2 oz (55 g) of ground cinnamon.

To make Maple Bacon Latte follow the steps below:-

• First prepare the bacon syrup with maple. Set the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Put foil on a baking sheet.
• Place the bacon on the baking sheet that has been prepared in a single layer. Bake until crispy, 15–17 minutes. After moving the bacon to a chopping board, firmly chop it and dab off any extra grease with a paper towel.
• Pour the maple syrup and the bacon into a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a gentle boil. After that, lower the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, or until it has slightly thickened.
• After turning off the heat, leave the saucepan with the syrup inside for 15 to 20 minutes. (The syrup will taste more like bacon the longer it rests.) Save the candied bacon bits and strain the syrup into an airtight jar. You can store the syrup in the fridge for up to two days.
• To make the maple bacon latte, put the milk in a milk frother and turn it on to steam, working in batches if necessary. Heat up with steam. (Alternatively, preheat the milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat while stirring from time to time until it starts to steam. Blend on low speed with a handheld immersion blender until frothy.)
• Combine the espresso and two tablespoons of maple bacon syrup in a coffee cup. Fill the mug ¾ full with heated milk, then add foam on top.  

Ideas for Serving Maple Bacon Latte

Your coffee will taste better and be sweeter after adding maple syrup, leaving you wanting more. Not only is maple syrup a great method to enhance the taste and sweetness of your coffee, but it also contains naturally occurring minerals and antioxidants that are good for you. To display the layers of espresso and foamy milk, serve the latte in a clear glass mug. It looks good with the contrast of the creamy milk and the black espresso.

Hot lattes are the greatest. Make sure the glass or mug you’re serving from has warmed up first.

To achieve this, rinse it in hot water before adding the latte. This keeps the drink hotter for a longer period of time. Add a spoonful of whipped cream to the latte for a decadent touch. For extra taste and visual appeal, you can top with ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Drizzle a little maple syrup over the whipped cream or straight onto the foamy mixture for an additional touch of sweetness and a lovely finish. If desired, garnish with candied bacon bits and ground cinnamon. Serve right away.

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Conclusion

Although they might not seem to go together, bacon and maple really go quite nicely together. The bacon gives the latte a savory, smokey flavor, and the maple syrup gives it a naturally sweet taste. Your taste senses will be begging for more because of the flawless flavor balance created by this combo. Any coffee enthusiast should try this delectable recipe for maple bacon lattes. It’s a delicious dessert that’s unusual and appropriate for any occasion.