Dixie Pineapple Beans

Baked beans with a twist -- pineapple, pecans, warm spices and a crunchy topping. This would make a great potluck dish!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup light molasses
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  vegetarian  beans
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
• 2  tablespoons  pineapple juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1  tablespoon light molasses
• 1  tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1. Combine 1/4 cup molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Add beans, pineapple, pineapple juice, lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the pecans. Mix well. In cup, combine remaining pecans, 1 tablespoons molasses and butter). Spoon around edge of beans (optional). Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until beans are bubbly.