How do you keep the bacon crispy when adding maple syrup? To keep the bacon crispy, bake it in the oven at 375°F–400°F on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. This allows the fat to drip ...

For best results, use thick-cut bacon, however; regular sliced bacon works well, too. Do not use pancake syrup for this ...

To serve, divide the boxties equally among four to six serving plates. Place a rasher or two of crisp streaky bacon alongside each. Drizzle over the maple syrup.