The Saga of the Bacon Apple Pie, part 1

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Bacon.

1 9″ pie crust
3 strips bacon, chopped and fried crispy
5-6 medium to large tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup real maple syrup
6-7 slices bacon, halved lengthwise

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