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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 360 Minutes |
Ready In: 375 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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I've been looking for a perfect baked bean recipe...I think I've found it! Ingredients:
4 cups dried navy beans |
10 cups water |
1 lb sliced bacon, quartered |
1 large onion, chopped |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon ground mustard |
1 cup maple syrup |
3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced |
1/4 cup butter, sofened |
1 cup brown sugar, packed |
Directions:
1. Place beans in soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 inches.
2. Bring to boil; boil for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4. Drain and rinse beans; discard liquid.
5. Return beans to the pan; add 10 cups water.
6. Bring to boil.
7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
8. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
9. Line the bottom of a 4qt baking dish with bacon.
10. In a large bowl, combine the beans, onion, salt and mustard.
11. Spoon over bacon.
12. Pour syrup over the top.
13. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 3 hours, gently stirring occasionally and adding reserved bean liquid if needed.
14. Arrange sliced apples over the top.
15. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; spread over apples.
16. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until beans are tender.
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