Description
Apple Pie Baked Beans is a sweet and savory comfort dish perfect for gatherings, holidays, or any meal. This recipe blends hearty baked beans with the warm, spiced flavors of apple pie, creating a crowd-pleasing combination that’s easy to prepare and customize for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups canned baked beans (or cooked navy beans)
- 2 medium apples (diced, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)
- 1 tsp apple pie spice (or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp butter (or vegan substitute like coconut oil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Dice the apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for added texture if preferred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, apple pie spice, and apple cider vinegar to create a spiced paste. Toss the apples in the mixture until fully coated.
- Spread the baked beans evenly in a medium-sized baking dish. Pour the apple mixture over the top and gently stir to combine.
- Dot the top with small pieces of butter for a rich finish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the top is caramelized.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for a pop of color.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish to suit your taste! Swap the butter for coconut oil to make it vegan, or use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a refined sugar-free option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: apple pie baked beans, sweet and savory beans, baked beans with apples, vegetarian baked beans, holiday side dish