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Slow-Cooked Maple Baked Beans

This dish features dried beans that are slow-cooked overnight in a crockpot with rich maple syrup and smoky spices, resulting in a tender, glossy, and thickly sauced result. The prolonged cooking melds the flavors, creating a hearty and sweet-savory bean dish with a cozy appearance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried navy beans or great northern beans soaked overnight
  • 1 cup maple syrup pure maple syrup for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika adds smoky depth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 4 cups water or vegetable broth enough to cover beans
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Drain the soaked beans and rinse them under cold water, then transfer to the crockpot along with water or broth, ensuring they are submerged.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the crockpot, spreading them evenly over the beans.
  3. Pour in the maple syrup and sprinkle the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the beans, allowing the flavors to layer.
  4. Pour the water or broth into the crockpot until the beans are fully covered, typically about four cups.
  5. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to low heat, allowing the beans to cook gently overnight or for about 8 hours until they are tender and glossy.
  6. Once cooking is complete, lift the lid and observe a thickened, glossy sauce coating the tender beans, with a rich aroma of maple and smoky spices filling the air.
  7. Use a ladle to gently stir the beans, ensuring the sauce is well coated and thickened to your desired consistency.
  8. Serve the slow-cooked maple baked beans hot, garnished with additional chopped herbs if desired, for a hearty and sweet-savory dish.