Pinto Bean Pie Recipe

Name: Pinto Bean Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie crust; 2 cups cooked pinto beans (if using canned beans drain well); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons molasses (optional); 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 egg yolks; 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 3 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 unbaked pie crust
2 cups cooked pinto beans (if using canned beans drain well)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons molasses (optional)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons sugar

1
Mash the pinto beans thoroughly with the melted butter. Add the sugar, milk, molasses and spices.
2
Separate the eggs and lightly beat the yolks, add to the bean mixture. Mix well and pour into an unbaked pie crust.
3
Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. You may need to cover the crust to prevent it from burning.
4
While the pie is baking make the meringue. Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
5
Add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time and beat until stiff peaks form. Once the filling has set spoon the meringue on top and brown in the oven.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 unbaked pie crust, 2 cups cooked pinto beans (if using canned beans drain well), 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Pinto Bean Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pinto Bean Pie

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