classic bean pie

Name: Classic Bean Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) cooked beans, navy, Great Northern, or pinto; 1/2 cup(s) softened butter; 2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 can(s) evaporated milk (12 oz); 4 large eggs, beaten with a fork; 2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 9 inch pie shells

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Cecelia Anderson

Cleveland, OH

Updated on Jan 7, 2026

Before my children were born, we used to visit a really nice couple we met while attending college. We would have dinner together, and one of the things my friend would bake was bean pies. The recipe she gave me, I changed and made it my own. The consistency and texture of this pie are nice. It would go great with a whipped topping or vanilla ice cream. This filling is enough for two pies. Canned beans can be used.

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This is a classic bean pie that you can make up in a blender or use a potato masher and mixer.

prep time 25 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups cooked beans, navy, Great Northern, or pinto
1/2 cup softened butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
4 large eggs, beaten with a fork
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 9 inch pie shells

How To Make classic bean pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain and rinse the beans. Put beans in a food processor to make them smooth.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add softened butter to mashed beans and mix well.
Step 3

Add the sugar.
Step 4

Mix well by hand.
Step 5

In a blender, add one can of evaporated milk.
Step 6

Then add the beaten eggs and blend.
Step 7

Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, flour, and vanilla, then blend.
Step 8

Finally, add the butter, bean, and sugar mixture.
Step 9

Blend for at least 2 minutes. This will give the pie a nice, smooth consistency.
Step 10

Divide the batter into two 9-inch pie shells, approximately 3 cups of batter per pie shell.
Step 11

Bake at 350 degrees until firm and brown.
Step 12

It takes approximately 60 minutes to bake.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 1629kcal, carbohydrates: 200g, cholesterol: 125mg, fat: 77g, fiber: 6g, protein: 34g, saturated fat: 29g, sodium: 1108mg, sugar: 55g, unsaturated fat: 48g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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