Apple Pie Baked Beans
Apple pie baked beans are a sweet and savory Bush’s copycat side dish full of so much flavor from the warm apple pie filling, barbecue sauce, and smoky bacon. The cozy background flavors alongside the cookout classic dish make this side perfect for everything from summer barbecues to holiday dinners and everything in between.
I know the combination of apple pie filling and baked beans might sound a little surprising.
But trust me, the sweet and savory combination of sweet cinnamon apples and barbecue sauce really hit the spot and make the beans out of this world good.
If you’ve ever tried the limited release Bush’s Apple Pie Baked Beans, you already know just how surprisingly good the combination of sweet apples and savory baked beans can be.
This copycat apple pie baked beans recipe brings those same sweet, smoky, savory flavors to your own kitchen so you can enjoy it even when you can’t find it on the shelves anymore.
Whether you’re recreating a discontinued or hard-to-find favorite, looking for a fun twist on traditional baked beans, or simply want a side dish that’s guaranteed to get people talking, this easy side dish is a winner.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Apple pie filling– A 20 ounce can of premade apple pie filling.
- Barbecue sauce– Your favorite store bought kind, or you can use our homemade version.
- Barbecue rub– You can find premade barbecue rub in the spice aisle. If you prefer to control your ingredients, use our easy to make blend instead.
- Bacon– 8-10 slices, diced.
- Onion– A small yellow onion, peeled and diced.
- Baked beans– Use two 28 ounce cans of Bush’s Original Baked Beans.
How to Make
Making these copycat apple pie baked beans is pretty easy!
Just pulse the apple pie filling, barbecue sauce, and barbecue rub together in a blender just until combined and the apples are in smaller pieces.
Set the mixture aside.
Then cook the bacon and onion in a large skillet set over medium high heat, stirring often, until the bacon is brown and a little crispy and the onions are soft.
Remove the skillet from heat and discard all but 2 tablespoons worth of the bacon grease.
Stir the beans into the skillet with the reserved bacon grease, bacon, and onions.
Transfer this to a 9×13″ baking dish.
Then stir the prepared apple pie filling mixture into the dish until it’s evenly combined.
Spread the apple pie baked bean out in an even layer.
Bake at 325° for at least 90 minutes, but up to 2 hours.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a microwave safe dish in the microwave until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t over puree the apple pie filling. You want there to be apple pieces and not an apple puree in the beans.
- Make sure to let the beans cook for at least 90 minutes. The liquid cooks down and sugars will caramelize, deepening the flavors.
- The bacon is a must! It adds a nice salty, savory contrast to the sweet apple pie filling.
- Let the beans cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken up while it cools.
Other Baked Beans Recipes
Apple pie baked beans are a delicious copycat of the limited edition Bush’s Apple Pie beans perfect for any occasion.
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other baked beans recipes?
Try these:
- Smoked Baked Beans
- Apple Cider Baked Beans
- Slow Cooker Baked Beans
- Baked Beans With Brisket
- Apple Butter Baked Beans
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Apple Pie Baked Beans (Bush's Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 20 oz can apple pie filling
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp barbecue rub
- 8-10 slices bacon diced
- 1 small yellow onion peeled & diced
- 2 28 oz cans Bush's original baked beans
Instructions
- Add the apple pie filling, barbecue sauce, and rub to a blender. Pulse, but do not puree, just until combined and the apples are smaller pieces. Set aside.1 20 oz can apple pie filling, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tbsp barbecue rub
- Add the bacon and onion to a large skillet set over medium high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the bacon's browned and a little crispy and the onions are soft. Remove the skillet from heat, then drain off all but 2 tablespoons worth of the bacon grease.8-10 slices bacon, 1 small yellow onion
- Add the beans to the skillet, stirring until evenly combined. Transfer the bean mixture to a 9x13" baking dish.2 28 oz cans Bush's original baked beans
- Add the prepared apple pie filling mixture to the dish, stirring gently until evenly combined, then spread out in an even layer.
- Bake at 325° for at least 90 minutes, but up to 2 hours.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't over puree the apple pie filling. You want there to be apple pieces and not an apple puree in the beans.
- Make sure to let the beans cook for at least 90 minutes. The liquid cooks down and sugars will caramelize, deepening the flavors.
- The bacon is a must! It adds a nice salty, savory contrast to the sweet apple pie filling.
- Let the beans cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken up while it cools.
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