Baked Beans With Fruit

Cooking Instructions

1. Soak beans in water overnight, or for at least several hours. Drain and combine with same quantity of water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, add 1 teaspoon sea salt, and cook about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until tender but not mushy. Drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid.

2. In a small bowl , dissolve mustard in bean liquid and combine with finely chopped onion and salt and pepper to taste. Stir this into beans, along with fresh and dried fruit.

3. Preheat oven to 325 F. Oil a 2-quart casserole or baking dish.

4. Pour bean mixture into prepared casserole. Combine honey and molasses and pour evenly overtop.

5. Cover and bake 1 hour, then remove cover and bake another 30 minutes. Serve steaming hot.

Wine Pairing(s)

Muga 'Prado Enea' Gran Reserva

Santa Fe De Arraiolos Alentejano

Palacios Remondo La Montesa

G. Gauthier Pinot Noir 'Rocking H'

Porca de Murca Tinto

Royal Oporto Colheita Porto

Coppola 'Diamond Collection' Merlot

Caparzo Ca del Pazzo

Alice White Pinot Noir

Bellum El Remate