Maple Baked Beans

Submitted by evelynathens

"Whenever I crave a taste of 'home' and have some maple-syrup that needs using up, I make these."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 pan
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1 lb navy beans, soaked overnight
• 1⁄2 lb canadian back bacon, cut in 3 pieces
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups hot water
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Drain beans and place them into a covered earthenware pan.
2. Add remaining ingredients and hot water, mix well.
3. Cover and cook in the oven, at 300°F, for 3 hours.
4. Remove cover and continue to cook for 1 hour or more until beans are tender and sauce is thickened.

Reviews

[Random Rachel]

I didn't let it meld as long as called for, and used 2 lbs of hot dogs instead of bacon. I ended up with some delicious beans + wieners. TFS

 

[Pinot Grigio]

These were delicious, but definitely better the 2nd day I served them. I replaced the back bacon with a veggie bacon to make them vegetarian and omitted the tomato paste too. I love sweet baked beans and maple syrup and when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it. The flavor was spot on. Usually my oven runs hot but it took almost 5 hours for them to cook (and I did soak them for 14 hrs). I may try them in the crockpot next time since it did tie up my oven longer than expected, however I wouldn't change anything else. A big hit with my 2yr old and me - we loved them. Others thought that they were "good", but I believe that to be a matter of personal taste. Served as a side to a BBQ meal. Will surely repeat this recipe - thank you Evelyn!

 

[Mme M]

Loved it! Real comfort food from Downeast!

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

Darn good beans! I increased the garlic waaaay up, this bean recipe is on the sweeter side, but still very good, thanks Ev!...Kitten:)

 

[PaulaG]

A delicious and easy baked bean recipe. I cooked these in my crockpot for about 5 hours on high and then the last hour in the oven uncovered. I did reduce the water called for due to cooking them in the crockpot instead of the oven. Something I will repeat.