New England Baked Beans Recipe

Name: New England Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices; 1 pound dried white beans, thoroughly rinsed; 4 cups water; 2 cups apple cider or hard apple cider; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; Salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 apples, cored, peeled, and sliced; 2 pears, cored and sliced; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices
1 pound dried white beans, thoroughly rinsed
4 cups water
2 cups apple cider or hard apple cider
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
2 pears, cored and sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Place a saute pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bacon and cook, turning, until crispy.
3
Transfer to paper towels to drain, and chop.
4
Place the beans in the slow cooker and add the bacon, water, cider, onion, molasses, maple syrup, ginger, mustard, and cloves.
5
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the beans are tender.
6
Season to taste with salt.
7
Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the butter.
8
Add the apples and pears and cook for about 10 minutes, until they begin to brown.
9
Sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon and saute for about 5 minutes.
10
When the liquid is almost evaporated from the slow cooker, place the fruit mixture on top of the beans and continue cooking for about 40 minutes, until the flavors are melded.
11
Divide evenly among bowls and serve at once.

760

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices, 1 pound dried white beans, thoroughly rinsed, 4 cups water, 2 cups apple cider or hard apple cider, and more.

Yes, New England Baked Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

New England Baked Beans

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