Bacon Bark

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   To prepare the nuts: In a small bowl, add the pecans, walnuts, brown sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, paprika and a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper.
3. 3
   Stir until everything is coated and set aside.
4. 4
   To prepare the bacon: In another small bowl, add the brown sugar, paprika, bacon, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper.
5. 5
   Spread out on a nonstick baking sheet and cook until the bacon is almost done and the sugars are bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from the oven and add the nut mixture on to the sheet.
7. 7
   Stir and fold with a spatula and spread everything out on the sheet again.
8. 8
   Place back in the oven for 15 more minutes, stirring and spreading again halfway through.
9. 9
   Serve warm, or allow to cool and break apart.