Bacon Baklava

• 1-1/2 pounds bacon strips
• 1 cup toasted chopped almonds
• 3/4 cup chopped dates
• 10 tablespoons butter, melted
• 20 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
2. Coarsely crumble bacon into a food processor; add almonds and dates. Cover and process until finely chopped.
3. Brush a
4. with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan.
5. Layer five sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with a third of the bacon mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter.
6. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2-in. diamond shapes. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

bacon strips, almonds, dates, butter, phyllo, sugar, maple syrup, water, bourbon, orange zest

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-baklava/ (may not work)