Do you love the sweet and savory combination of apple baked beans? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a recent study, 7 out of 10 Americans consider baked beans a staple in their diet. But have you tried Joanna Gaines’ take on this classic dish? If not, you’re in for a treat.
Joanna Gaines’ Apple Baked Beans recipe is not just another side dish, but a flavorful and unique addition to any meal. By incorporating fresh apples and a hint of spice, she has transformed a simple dish into a standout star. So next time you’re in the kitchen, channel your inner Joanna and embrace the beauty of simplicity. Who knows, it might just become your own signature dish.
What are Joanna Gaines’ Apple Baked Beans?
Joanna Gaines’ Apple Baked Beans are a comfort food dish elevated with a twist. This recipe takes the traditional flavors of baked beans and incorporates chunks of sweet, crisp apples for a surprise element. It resonates with those who seek nostalgia in their meals, while simultaneously appealing to adventurous food enthusiasts who enjoy a unique twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Onion
- Brown sugar
- Baked beans
- Apple
- Bourbon
- Yellow mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Bacon
- Salt
- Pepper
How to make Joanna Gaines’ Apple Baked Beans
In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until the sugar has dissolved.
Add the baked beans, apple, bourbon, mustard, Worcestershire, bacon, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer, cover and simmer until the apple is tender and the flavors have melded, 23 to 30 minutes.
Allow the beans to cool for 15 minutes before serving warm.
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
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Joanna Gaines’ Apple Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 3/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
- One 55-ounce can baked beans
- 1 small Granny Smith apple peeled and cut into generous 1/4 inch dice
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 strips cooked bacon chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar and cook until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the baked beans, apple, bourbon, mustard, Worcestershire, bacon, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer, cover and simmer until the apple is tender and the flavors have melded, 23 to 30 minutes.
- Allow the beans to cool for 15 minutes before serving warm.
