Apples and Baked Beans

The original of this recipe was found in the 2009 Fix-It and Forget-It: Our Best Slow-Cooker Recipes. Although tweaked slightly, the combo of apple & bean makes for a tasty dish!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 2  large pippin apples, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 2⁄3 cup ketchup
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons molasses
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 (24 ounce) cans great northern beans, undrained

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter, then add the apples & cook until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Stir in the 2 sugars & cook until sugar has melted, about 3 minutes, then stir in the ketchup, cinnamon, molasses & salt.
3. Add the beans & mix well, then pour the bean mixture into a slow cooker.
4. Cover & cook on HIGH for 2 to 4 hours.