Apple Pie Baked Beans Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
480 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Apple Pie Baked Beans Recipe
Description
The Apple Pie Baked Beans Recipe combines chopped bacon sautéed with minced onion to provide a savory, caramelized base. Adding bourbon deglazes the pot and contributes subtle warmth to the flavor. The beans provide hearty texture and body, while two types of apples introduce natural sweetness and varied fruit texture, one sliced and one chopped.
A mixture of BBQ sauce, honey (or maple syrup), balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cinnamon create a thick, flavorful sauce reminiscent of apple pie spices balanced with smoky and tangy elements. Baking for 45 minutes melds the flavors and thickens the sauce to a rich, bubbly consistency.
This dish works well as a side for barbecues or hearty meals where baked beans are welcomed with a seasonal fall twist. The combination of creamy beans, soft apples, and crisp bacon makes it appealing to those who enjoy sweet-savory pairings. The slight spice adds warmth without overpowering the dish.
Ingredients
- 4 trips Bacon chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion minced
- ½ cup bourbon
- 2 large apple skin on, one quartered then sliced, one roughly chopped (firm apples such as Ambrosia, Rose, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best
- 28 ounce cannellini bean drained and rinsed, canned
- 28 ounce navy bean rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- ¼ - ½ cup honey depending on the sweetness of your BBQ sauce, or maple syrup
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 teaspoons chili powder be careful as some chili powder can be quite spicy
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the bacon to a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the bacon begins releasing its fat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the onion starts to brown, and the bacon is cooked through.
- Add the bourbon to the pot and scrape the bottom to remove any stuck on bits. Add all the remaining ingredients and give the pot a good stir. Cover the pot and bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and is bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅛ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1375mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1006mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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