Maple Baked Beans

Classic baked beans, accented with maple syrup and bacon make the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Serve with a baked ham or pork chops or on toast with a green salad for a light meal.

Preparation time

10 minutes

Standing Time: 1 hour 

Ready in

7 hr 40 min

Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Baking Time: 6 to 7 hours

Makes

8 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) dry Ontario White Pea Beans (about 2 cups/500 mL)
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chili sauce
  • 1 small Ontario Onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) salt
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dry mustard
  • 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
  • 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water (approx.)

Instructions

Place beans in large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour. Drain.

In small bowl, combine maple syrup, chili sauce, onion, salt and mustard. Place half the beans in 2-quart (2 L) casserole dish or cast-iron pot, top with diced bacon, then remaining beans. Pour maple syrup mixture over beans. Pour in boiling water.

Cover and bake in 300°F (150°C) oven for 6 to 7 hours, adding more boiling water as needed to keep beans moist.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving:

  • Protein: 15 grams
  • Fat: 4 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 55 grams
  • Calories: 316
  • Fibre: 14 grams
  • Sodium: 880 mg