Easy Slow Cooker Bacon Jam

5 from 12 votes

Bacon Jam is sweet and salty, and absolutely delicious on so many things. A jar of this jam makes a great gift!

Prep Time30

Cook Time4

Total Time4 30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 92kcal

Author: Cyndy Ufkes ~ The Art of Food and Wine

Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon pieces and cook until lightly browned but not crispy.
With a slotted spoon transfer bacon from pan and drain on a paper towel. Pour off all but one tablespoon of drippings from the pan.
Add the onions and garlic, and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes.
Add brown sugar and cook for one minute until sugar is melted.
Add water, coffee, vinegar, and maple syrup. Mix to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute, scraping browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add bacon and stir to combine. Transfer mixture into the slow cooker.
Set the slow cooker temperature to high.
Cook uncovered on high for about 4 hours until the mixture is thickened to the consistency of jam and syrupy.
Serve or use immediately, or let cool and pack into glass jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
This jam tastes best at room temperature or slightly warm.

If a smoother texture is desired transfer the cooked mixture to a food processor and pulse about 20 times
Cook times can vary based on the size and strength of your crockpot, so check after 2 hours and adjust the time accordingly and add more water if needed