APPLE SAUSAGE BEANS

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This is a nice way to jazz up canned beans. When it comes time to serve the beans, whoever was the best helper in the kitchen gets to eat the apple.-Becky Gourley, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) uncooked maple breakfast sausage links
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
1 large red apple, cubed

Steps:

Cut sausage links into 1/2-in. pieces. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain if necessary. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, maple syrup, molasses, pie spice and nutmeg. Stir into same skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. , Add the beans, apple and apple juice mixture to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until apple is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.