Pinto bean pie: sweet, not savory! | Homesick Texan
"Pinto bean pie, which is sweet not savory, may sound odd but it’s a custardy Depression-era dessert that uses beans pureed with spices such as cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, which surprisingly gives the filling a flavor similar to pumpkin pie...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup light brown sugar
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1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 large eggs
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1 15-ounce can pinto beans with juices
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground clove
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A pinch salt
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1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
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Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
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