Each bite of these Apples and Bourbon Baked Beans brings a new flavor sensation in your mouth. Through out their saucy goodness you will find hints of bourbon, maple syrup, bacon or a smokey bbq hint of cinnamon with each new bite.
They are very easy to make and would be great for a kicked up bbq dinner. They would also be yummy with a pork roast for a nice site down meal when you have a house full of company. They are also an easy make ahead dish when company is coming and could easily be cooked in your crockpot instead of the oven.
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Apples and Bourbon Baked Beans
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Ingredients
- 10 strips of bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 small onion minced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 large or 2 medium apples cut into small cubes
- 1 28 oz can baked beans
- 1 14 oz can white navy beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup of your favorite bbq sauce
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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Instructions
- Cook bacon in a medium size cast iron skillet for about 5 minutes until the bacon begins to crisp.
- Add onion and garlic, cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add bourbon to pan, stir and scrape sides to blend all together.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stirring all to blend together.
- Place in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes so beans can thicken up.
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WhitBit's Indian Kitchen
Oh, wow! I don't like baked beans, typically..but I bet I would like these! How much of a bourbon flavor is there? Sort of like how bourbon chicken doesn't have a strong bourbon flavor, but the flavor is lingering?
Gina Marie
I think the bourbon flavor is mellow mostly. However last night mine were a little strong because I forgot to caramelize the bourbon with the onions and bacon. After I realized it, I just poured in the before I baked them. Whoop, whoop, they had a little more kick than usual.
Thalia @ butter and brioche
An apple and bourbon flavoured baked bean dish sounds so amazing... and perfect for Fall too. I've never eaten a flavour combination quite like this but think I have been missing out on something delicious.
Gina Marie
That is exactly what I thought, so many different ingredients, but they baked together so yummy.