Best 7 Smoked Apple Baked Beans Recipes

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Craving a sweet, smoky, and savory dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy fall dinner? Look no further than smoked apple baked beans! This classic side dish combines the irresistible flavors of apples, bacon, molasses, and spices, all infused with the rich smoky aroma of wood fire. Whether you are using a traditional smoker or a more modern electric smoker, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious and unforgettable baked bean dish that will have your family and friends coming back for more. So grab your ingredients and fire up the smoker, because it's time to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE BAKED BEANS



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Don't let the title or ingredients scare you away from this recipe. These are the greatest baked beans I have ever had. This recipe came from my oldest daughter's sister-in-law's father. Great for BBQs. I never have any leftovers. I hope you like them and leave your feedback.

Provided by Nancy S

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
1 ⅓ cups barbeque sauce
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir pork and beans, bacon, apples, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, and raisins together in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 970.8 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

SMOKY BAKED BEANS



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They'll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe, full of campfire flavor. A variation on colorful calico beans, it makes a great side dish with all your cookout favorites. -Lynne German, Cumming, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 7h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 15-oz. cans pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1/2 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, tomatoes and sausage mixture. In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, steak seasoning and Liquid Smoke if desired. Stir into bean mixture. , Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

APPLE SMOKED BAKED BEANS



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A family favorite for summer cookoouts, you will be tempted to eat these beans as soon as they are cooked, TRUST ME!, Wait until the next day to eat them. My wife; who hates beans, will actually eat some of these. It only took me @20 years of testing to get her to eat baked beans regularly.

Provided by Chef David Marional

Categories     Beans

Time 6h30m

Yield 15 , 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb navy beans
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
5 slices bacon
6 ounces tomato paste
3 tablespoons molasses
4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger

Steps:

  • Rinse beans and cook overnight on low in a slow cooker (crock pot). Rinse again and place in a large bowl.
  • Open pineapple chunks and drain (reserving liquid), add to the beans.
  • Mix tomato paste, molassas, soy sauce, cider vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, garlic powder, black pepper, cinnamon and ground ginger in a small bowl then add to beans. mix to coat completely.
  • Divide the mixture between 2 baking dishes that will fit in your smoker (or in your oven).
  • Cut the bacon strips into @3/4 inch pieces then layer the top of each baking dish. Place in your smoker with the wood chips of your choice(I prefer apple) at 200 degrees until the bacon is cooked, @6 hours. PLEASE NOTE, this time is based upon my electric smoker on medium with a full water pan. If you are using an oven either place a pan of water in the oven or reduce the cooking time, to when the bacon is cooked to a golden brown.
  • Mix both batches of beans in a large covered bowl, refrigerate over night, then gently reheat and serve the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 387.4, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 12.5, Protein 4.4

TANGY MAPLE BAKED BEANS WITH APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 thick strips applewood smoked bacon, diced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 red onion, cut into small dice
1 green pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 (14 1/2-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups Carolina-style barbecue sauce
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
4 tablespoons whole grain mustard

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, add the bacon and canola oil, turn the heat to medium-high and cook the bacon until it starts to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the red onions and green pepper, season with salt and pepper and saute over medium-high heat until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, barbeque sauce, maple syrup, vinegar and mustard. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the beans, about 45 minutes. Remove the lid and cook uncovered until the sauce has reduced and thickened and the flavors have developed, about 15 minutes. Just before serving, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

ROOT BEER APPLE BAKED BEANS



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All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must " to keep their outdoor energy going. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
4 cans (16 ounces each) baked beans
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
1 can (12 ounces) root beer
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper, optional
1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat, using 32-36 charcoal briquettes or large wood chips., In a 10-in. Dutch oven, cook bacon over campfire until crisp. Remove; discard drippings. Return bacon to pan; stir in baked beans, pie filling, root beer and, if desired, ancho chili pepper, Cover Dutch oven. When briquettes or wood chips are covered with ash, place Dutch oven on top of 16-18 briquettes. Place 16-18 briquettes on pan cover., Cook 30-40 minutes to allow flavors to blend. If desired, sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

KERI'S BAKED BEANS (THE WORLD'S BEST!)



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I was trying to find a good baked bean recipe to bring over to a friends house for a party. I love barbecue, and I frequent a website called The Smoke Ring. The members on the site kept saying over and over again that Keri's Baked Beans were the best, so I decided to give them a try. Let me tell you, they are the BEST. Don't let the apple pie filling scare you... A big thank you goes to Keri for developing this recipe. Enjoy

Provided by StayHome Chef

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pot, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 -4 slices bacon, diced
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans, mostly drained (used Bush's Baked Beans. This was modified from the original 2 (16 oz)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (I make my own sweet & spicy BBQ sauce, but Blues Hog was used in the original recipe)
1 lb pork sausage (The original called for leftover smoked pork or beef, I didn't have any BBQ leftover so I used this)
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling (chop up the big chunks some)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mustard (prepared)
1 teaspoon dried chipotle pepper (or cayenne pepper optional, to taste*)
1 teaspoon your favorite barbecue rub (Blues Hog rub was used in the original)

Steps:

  • Brown pork sausage and remove from pan. When cooled, break into smaller bits.
  • Brown bacon and remove from pan.
  • Saute onion and green pepper in bacon grease and remove from pan.
  • Mix all ingredients into a large baking dish and bake at 325º for 1 hour, or simmer on stove top in large pot for 30 minutes if you don't have time to do them in the oven.
  • This is a rather spicy recipe due to the chipotle/cayenne powder. Feel free to leave it out if you'll be feeding those who prefer a less spicy taste.

SPICED APPLE BAKED BEANS



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A great combination of sweet apples with savory beans. You can add spicy heat to this by using hot sausage and additional cayenne pepper. This is a great side dish to many meals.

Provided by Recipes by Cherie

Categories     Baked Beans

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray
12 ounces pork breakfast sausage, or more to taste
½ cup chopped onion
2 medium apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup natural unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, until sausage is browned and crumbly and onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease and remove from the heat.
  • Stir apples, applesauce, brown sugar, mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Add baked beans and sausage mixture and mix until well combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 878 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

Tips:

  • To enhance the smoky flavor, use wood chips or chunks specifically designed for smoking. Popular options include hickory, mesquite, and applewood.
  • Soak your wood chips or chunks in water for at least 30 minutes before using them. This helps prevent them from burning too quickly and creates more smoke.
  • Control the temperature of your smoker. The ideal temperature for smoking baked beans is between 225°F and 250°F.
  • Keep an eye on the beans and stir them occasionally to ensure even cooking. Baked beans can take several hours to cook, so be patient and don't rush the process.
  • Add a variety of seasonings and spices to your baked beans to create a unique flavor profile. Common additions include brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, mustard, and bacon.

Conclusion:

Smoked apple baked beans are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, these beans are sure to be a hit. Experiment with different types of wood chips and seasonings to create your own signature smoked baked bean recipe.

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