Pinto Bean Pie

carolinafan's Note:

You've gotta try this one.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 "9 inch ...

• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 ½ cups cooked mashed pinto beans
• 1 egg , beaten
• 2 egg yolks , beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Directions:

1. Combine sugar and spices in a medium mixing bowl; mix well.
2. Add beans, egg, egg yolks and vanilla; mix until smooth.
3. Pour into pie crust.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake 45 minutes or until set.
6. Let cool before serving.

Reviews

[dogsandwoods]

This is the closest recipe that I've found to a Coal Miner's Pie recipe given to me years ago. The difference was that 'my' recipe had no spices and pecans were an optional addition. Makes the best, healthiest pecan pie ever! Thank you for posting.