Description
There’s something special about slow-cooked baked beans—the rich, sweet, and smoky flavors bring back memories of family gatherings and warm, comforting meals. This recipe, made with navy beans, maple syrup, and molasses, is a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to canned beans again! Give it a go and enjoy the taste of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
- 1 small onion, chopped
Instructions
1️⃣ Place beans in a large saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
2️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
3️⃣ Drain beans, reserving the cooking liquid. Transfer beans to a casserole dish, stir in chopped onion and sauce, and add enough reserved liquid to cover by ¼ inch.
4️⃣ Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 200°F (95°C) and cook for 6 more hours, stirring halfway through.
5️⃣ Once beans are tender and sauce is thick, let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Boil beans in water for 1 minute, turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 7 hrs 20 min
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 122 calories per serving
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g per serving
- Protein: 5g per serving