Baked Beans
Makes:
6 servings
Double or triple this easy recipe to feed a crowd. It’s perfect for a picnic or potluck.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups navy, kidney, or lima beans (dry, sorted, and rinsed)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups 100% apple juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Combine apple juice and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add beans and simmer for 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
- Drain beans, reserve the liquid.
- Put beans and other ingredients in greased baking dish.
- Cover and bake at 250 °F for 3 to 4 hours.
- Uncover the last hour of baking and add some reserved liquid if beans become dry.
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