Apple Baked Beans

A tasty take on traditional baked beans with the sweetness of apples added. This dish makes a great side dish or main course because it combines sweet and savory flavors.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans 15 oz each of navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup vegetable broth

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a large mixing bowl, combine the navy beans, diced apple, and chopped onion

In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and smoked paprika

Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and apples, tossing to coat evenly

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish

Pour vegetable broth over the bean mixture

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving

Garnish with additional diced apples if desired

Serve warm and enjoy!