makes two burgers
Spicy Apple Bacon Compote
1 slice of bacon, chopped
1 medium apple, peeled, cored & chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel. Set aside. Place
all ingredients, except bacon, in a small saucepan over medium-high
heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are soft & most of
the liquid is gone. Mash with a potato masher or spoon. Stir in bacon.
Brie Stuffed Maple Burger
12 oz lean ground beef
1 tablespoon maple syrup
salt & pepper
2 oz brie, chilled in the freezer for at least an hour (this will make it easier to slice)
Mix
the beef, maple syrup & salt & pepper to taste together with
your hands, do not over work. Divide into 4 equal pieces & make into
patties. Cut the brie into slices, removing the rind if you wish. Place the brie slices on the middle of two patties. Top with the other two patties. Press the edges together to seal. Heat
a griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers for about 10 minutes
per side. Top the burgers with the spicy apple bacon compote & serve on a multi-grain bun.
bacon recipe courtesy of: A Good Appetite, September 29, 2009
