Maple Baked Beans

Ingredients for Maple Baked Beans

• 450g dried navy or great northern beans

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard

• 2 tablespoons molasses

• 60ml ketchup

• 120ml pure maple syrup

• 2 thick strips bacon

How to make Maple Baked Beans

1. In a large pan, cover the beans with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.

2. Preheat oven to 149°C.

3. In a bowl, combine everything else except the bacon. Stir in the beans.

4. Place 1 bacon strip at the bottom of a large ovenproof dish or Dutch oven. Pour the bean mixture over it, then push the other strip in.

5. Add just enough boiling water to the pot to cover everything.

6. Cover the pot with aluminum foil, then a lid. Bake for 5 hours, checking hourly to make sure the beans aren't drying out. (Add more water as necessary to keep them submerged.) 7 Uncover for the last half hour to brown the top, if desired.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.