spam-dy-bars

SPAM-DY™ Bars

2016 New York State Fair

Submitted by SPAM® fan

45 min 16 servings 8 ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Classic
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate melting chocolates
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

  • 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2.Cut SPAM® Classic into 16 bar-shaped slices. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • 3.Mix brown sugar, maple syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush evenly on all 16 slices of SPAM® Classic.
  • 4.Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven and turn slices over. Brush with additional glaze. Bake another 15 minutes. Move to parchment-lined cooling rack.
  • 5.While SPAM® slices are cooling, mix chopped pecans, sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for topping; set aside.
  • 6.In double boiler, melt both chocolates, stirring until smooth.
  • 7.Using tongs, dip each piece of candied SPAM® Classic in melted chocolate until coated on all sides.
  • 8.Place on wax paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with pecan mixture. Chill in refrigerator 10 minutes or until set. Makes 16 bars. Store in refrigerator.

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