Gran's Baked Beans
"My grandmother-in-law finally wrote this recipe out for me. It is a huge family favorite that is a big hit even with those who don't enjoy traditional baked beans. Not real sweet, great with ham, or for a pot luck.
I now use Splenda instead of sugar and I Can’t believe it’s not butter Light in place of regular butter. The taste does not suffer with these changes. "
- Ready In:
- 6hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 2 lbs dried navy beans
- 1⁄2 lb butter
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
directions
- In large pot, cover beans with water, about 2 inches above beans.
- Let soak overnight OR.
- (Bring to a boil and remove from heat after 2 minutes.
- Let stand one hour adding enough water to keep beans covered if necessary.).
- Return beans to the stove on very low heat for 1 hour (do not boil or beans will burst).
- Drain and reserve liquid.
- Turn beans into a large casserole and add butter, salt, pepper, sugar, onions and one cup of reserved liquid.
- Bake uncovered at 300°F for 3 1/2 - 4 hours. Do not stir too much or beans could get mushy.
- Add reserved liquid if required to keep beans moist.
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This is the same recipe my grandma had I think and I never new how to make it thanks so much there great
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Cathie H.
Oshawa, 0
<p>Born in Ontario Canada. I love to cook, and with 6 siblings, learned to cook in large batches at an early age. My mother also had 6 siblings, and growing up in war torn England, learned to make great meals on a very tight budget. I learned to cook from my mother, and have always loved to cook myself. I will try any type of cuisine but almost never follow a recipe to the letter. I love to cook for people who love to eat. My husband and daughter (who has also come to enjoy cooking), enjoy small or large family meals, particularly when we are hosting and provide the mainstays of the meal. Picky eaters make me nuts, people who will not even try something new, don't know how to live.</p>
