classic bean pie
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.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Smooth, creamy, and rich, this bean pie will be a delicious addition to your holiday baking. It has a custard-like texture and tastes similar to pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie. Warm flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon shine bright. This simple pie can be made with navy beans, Great Northern beans, or pinto beans. Each bean will give a slightly different flavor.
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
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain and rinse the beans. Put beans in a food processor to make them smooth. -
Step 2In a large bowl, add softened butter to mashed beans and mix well.
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Step 3Add the sugar.
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Step 4Mix well by hand.
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Step 5In a blender, add one can of evaporated milk.
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Step 6Then add the beaten eggs and blend.
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Step 7Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, flour, and vanilla, then blend.
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Step 8Finally, add the butter, bean, and sugar mixture.
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Step 9Blend for at least 2 minutes. This will give the pie a nice, smooth consistency.
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Step 10Divide the batter into two 9-inch pie shells, approximately 3 cups of batter per pie shell.
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Step 11Bake at 350 degrees until firm and brown.
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Step 12It takes approximately 60 minutes to bake.
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