Roasted Brussels sprouts meet crispy bacon, maple candied pecans, and fresh Driscoll’s Blackberries gently glazed in warm balsamic vinegar for a glossy, tart finish. A vibrant, crowd-pleasing fall side dish that’s equal parts sweet, salty, crispy, and juicy.
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
26 minutes
Serves:
6-8
Ingredients
Pecans
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup (2.25 ounces) pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Brussels sprouts
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
8 slices thick-cut bacon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Blackberries
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll’s Blackberries
Pecans
1
LINE a baking sheet with parchment paper and SET ASIDE.
2
POUR 3 tablespoons maple syrup into a medium sauce pan.
3
ADD 3 tablespoons brown sugar.
4
COOK and STIR over medium heat just until beginning to bubble, about 1 minute.
5
REMOVE from heat.
6
ADD 1/2 cup (2.25 ounces) pecans.
7
ADD 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
8
ADD 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
9
ADD 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, if using.
10
STIR to coat pecans.
11
TRANSFER to prepared baking sheet.
12
CHILL in freezer until firm, about 20 minutes.
Brussels sprouts
1
PREHEAT oven to 450°F.
2
LINE a baking sheet with parchment paper and SET ASIDE.
3
LINE a wide dinner plate with paper towels.
4
TRIM stems from 1 pound Brussels sprouts.
5
SCLICE in half lengthwise.
6
TRANSFER Brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl and SET ASIDE.
7
LAY 8 thick-cut bacon slices onto prepared baking sheet.
8
BAKE 8 minutes.
9
FLIP bacon slices.
10
BAKE 8 – 10 minutes until crispy.
11
TRANSFER bacon slices to prepared dinner plate.
12
POUR bacon fat over Brussels sprouts.
13
ADD 1/4 teaspoon salt.
14
ADD 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
15
STIR to combine.
16
PLACE Brussels sprouts face down in a single layer on baking sheet used for bacon.
17
BAKE 14 minutes.
18
FLIP Brussels sprouts.
19
BAKE 14 minutes.
20
TRANSFER to a large serving dish and SET ASIDE.
21
CHOP bacon slices.
22
SPRINKLE chopped bacon over Brussels sprouts and STIR to combine.
Blackberries
1
POUR 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic glaze into a large microwave safe mixing bowl.
2
ADD 1/8 teaspoon salt.
3
STIR to combine.
4
HEAT in microwave just until warm. Do not overcook.
5
ADD 2 packages (6 ounces each) blackberries.
6
FOLD gently until blackberries are evenly coated.
7
ALLOW to rest 3 minutes.
8
STRAIN gently through a fine mesh sieve and DISCARD any liquid.
Assembly
1
CHOP pecan mixture into small pieces.
2
PLACE pecan pieces into mixing bowl with Brussels sprouts.
3
STIR to combine.
4
FOLD IN glazed blackberries gently.
5
SERVE immediately.
