spicy apple baked beans

Name: Spicy Apple Baked Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 55 ounce(s) can of Bush's original baked beans; 1 large apple (I used Fuji), diced or cut into chunks; 1/2 cup(s) natural applesauce; - fresh grated nutmeg, to taste; 2 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard; 1 pinch(es) small pinch, cayenne pepper; 2-4 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, light; 1 pound(s) hot ground sausage (I used venison sausage); 1 small onion, diced

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Cindy Ferguson

Shepherdsville, KY

Updated on Oct 23, 2025

One of my three teenage sons loves all things apple. He's not a big bean fan though. The other two sons love baked beans. With this yummy twist on baked beans, I satisfied all three of them. However, my husband was the one who raved the most. It's a hit at our house and wherever I take it.

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A baking dish of Spicy Apple Baked Beans.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Who knew that sausage and apples in baked beans would be so good?! The spicy/sweet combination in this recipe is divine. Chunks of apple are a tasty surprise and pair well with the sausage. There's only a hint of the nutmeg... it leaves your taste buds wondering what's that spice. This hearty side dish will be the perfect addition to your BBQ when you want to serve an untraditional baked beans recipe.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

55 ounces can of Bush's original baked beans
1 large apple (I used Fuji), diced or cut into chunks
1/2 cup natural applesauce
- fresh grated nutmeg, to taste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 pinch small pinch, cayenne pepper
2-4 tablespoons brown sugar, light
1 pound hot ground sausage (I used venison sausage)
1 small onion, diced

How To Make spicy apple baked beans

Test Kitchen Tips

Depending on how big you cut your apples you may have to bake this a bit longer for the apples to soften.

Step 1

Brown the sausage with the onions. Drain off grease.

Step 2

Place the applesauce, apple chunks, mustard, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper into a bowl. Grate in fresh nutmeg (it only takes a little nutmeg too much will overpower the other flavors). Stir together until mixed well.
Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the spicy apple mixture into the beans. Fold in sausage and onions.
Step 4

Bake in a glass or stoneware dish at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 428kcal, carbohydrates: 49g, cholesterol: 54mg, fat: 19g, fiber: 12g, protein: 19g, saturated fat: 7g, sodium: 1211mg, sugar: 8g, unsaturated fat: 12g

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

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