These Apple Pie Baked Beans are the easiest side dish that everyone will love. With a nice sweetness, hints of apple flavor, and smoky meat these are full of flavor with minimal ingredients.
While apples in baked beens might seem odd at first, I have yet to meet someone who tried this recipe and did not absolutely love it! It is a family and neighborhood favorite at my house, and it is my go-to for any barbecue, pool party, or get together.
This recipe is also great for any holiday family get together, or even just a nice Sunday night dinner. It is very customizable as far as meats, seasoning, and sauces. I provided my favorite sauces but feel free to use what you prefer! No matter where you choose to serve these baked beans, they are sure to be a crowd pleaser!
This recipe is awesome it is great I fixed it 2 days ago it was enough for four people to eat. – Robert
Oh my this sound like a winner in my house! Thanks for the recipe. I’ve run out of ideas on what to cook anymore. And you have opened my eyes to new things. I just love! Thank you! – Sunday
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Side dish with just 7 ingredients Perfect for any occasion with ease.
- Perfect for feeding crowds. Great for holidays and parties, they will be gone before you know it.
- Only 30 minutes of prep time Let the oven do the work for you.
Ingredients:
- Canned Baked Beans – the base and main focus of your dish. We love Bush’s country style.
- Cooked Bacon – adds a savory contrast to the sweet apples.
- Yellow Mustard or Sweet and Spicy Woeber’s – flavorful ingredients to add some spice.
- BBQ Sauce – the main sauce of your dish, creates a sweet smokey flavor.
- “Fireshire” Worcestershire Sauce – more intense yet delicious flavor addition. You an also use any brand you can find at the store.
- Salt and Black Pepper – simple but classic, always great for any recipe.
- Apple Pie Filling – brings a twist in taste and texture, an addition everyone is sure to love.
- BBQ Rub of Choice – the perfect component to bring together all the flavors.
How To Make Apple Pie Baked Beans:
- Prep meat of choice. (Cook bacon, brown ground beef, etc.)
- Cut apples into smaller pieces before adding to pan.
- Add everything to an aluminum pan and bake at 275° for around 2.5-3 hrs stirring periodically.
- Enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- Brown the bacon or ground beef first, the baking will not cook the meat all the way so this is important.
- We like to cut the apples from the pie filling into smaller pieces for a better bite, fresh apples can also be used. However we recommend they be sautéd for that caramelized taste.
- Stir frequently when baking for even cooking, we want the dish to be cooked in every place.
What to Serve With Apple Pie Baked Beans:
The options are endless, here are some of our go-to recipes to pair with the beans:
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Tortellini
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- Nashville Hot Pulled Pork
- Lemon Pepper Spatchcock Chicken
Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions:
Apple pie baked beans can be made in advance, but longevity of freshness depends of your ingredients. If you use fresh apples, they might not stay tasty as long as if you used preserved fruit filling, etc. However if stored in the fridge in an airtight container, this dish will remain delicious for up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use dried beans for this recipe?
Yes! However the process requires more preparation. Dried beans require steps to soften them before being baked, but it is possible as well as delicious.
Can I swap the pie filling for fresh apples?
Yes! It is important to make sure you use cooking apples such as Granny Smiths, Braeburns, Honey Crisp or Rome apples. You may need to cook the beans longer to make sure the apples soften correctly.
What kind of meat is best in baked beans?
Pork is the most popular meat, with most recipes using bacon or salt pork. However other meats are also possible such as sausage, ground beef, or ham.
More Easy Side Dish Recipes To Try:
- Baked Green Beans with Sausage
- Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
- Bratwurst Burnt Ends
- Easy Grape Salad
Apple Pie Baked Beans
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large cans Bush's Country Style Baked Beans (28oz)
- 2 lbs cooked bacon
- 4 tbsp yellow mustard or sweet and spicy Woebers
- 1/2 bottle BBQ sauce
- 3 tbsp "Fireshire" Worcestershire sauce
- salt/black pepper
- 2 cans apple pie filling
- BBQ Rub of choice
Instructions
- Prep meat of choice. Cook bacon, brown ground beef, etc.
- Cut apples into smaller pieces before adding to pan.
- Add everything to an aluminum pan and bake at 275° for around 2.5-3 hrs stirring periodically.
This recipe is awesome it is great I fixed it 2 days ago it was enough for four people to eat
Awesome!
Is it OK to use one can of Bushes Beans Hickory and brown sugar and one can of Bushs Country Style Beans and 1 can of Bushes Beans with onion?
I sometimes mix up cans of Bushes Beans
Completely fine!
Oh my this sound like a winner iny house! Thanks for the recipe.Please send more 😃💕👍😊🏠I’ve run out of ideas on what to cook anymore. And you have opened my eyes to new things. I just love! Thank you! Happy 4th to you and yours! Oh and I think some whole cherries in it would be pretty good too. See you got me trying to be creative again too!
This looks delicious and I’m gonna make it! I was wondering though about the mustard. I love yellow mustard but this seems like alot. Is the mustard a strong flavor in the finished product or does it merge with other ingredients to be more subtle once cooked ? Thanks!
You can certainly adjust it to your liking. No prob at all!
I have never heard of apples with baked beans. I was worried about my family thinking it was weird. Did your family love this recipe?
It sounds weird but I’ve yet to meet someone who didn’t absolutely love it!
The rub goes in the beans?
I season ground beef if using with the rub and also in the beans.
How many apples? I don’t see them in the ingredients but it says cut apples into small pieces in the directions.
It’s apple pie filling, 2 cans.
I usually use sausage in my baked beans. How do you thank that would work
That works!
I’m assuming it’s the apple’s in the pie filling
Yes
Oh my this sound like a winner iny house! Thanks for the recipe.Please send more 😃💕👍😊🏠I’ve run out of ideas on what to cook anymore. And you have opened my eyes to new things. I just love! Thank you! Happy 4th to you and yours! Oh and I think some whole cherries in it would be pretty good too. See you got me trying to be creative again too!
Oh my this sound like a winner iny house! Thanks for the recipe.Please send more 😃💕👍😊🏠I’ve run out of ideas on what to cook anymore. And you have opened my eyes to new things. I just love! Thank you! Happy 4th to you and yours!
What BBQ rub do you use?.
Anything you prefer, I sometimes switch it up. Last time I made them I used RecTeq Honey Rib Rub.
Can you use a crockpot?
Absolutely, should be fine on low!
How much BBQ rub to use?
That is to preference. I would use at least 2 tbsp and more if you like.
How much bbq rub?
I don’t measure. Just eyeball it then taste them when done and can add more if needed..
You said you always use bacon and the recipe says 2 pounds. So if I wanna add ground beef, brisket, or pulled pork, how much do you add? And then do you decrease the amount of bacon?
Always same amount of bacon but if I add the other meats it’s usually same amount as bacon. Makes it extra hearty!
The recipe I see doesn’t say anything about ground beef?
I vary the meats but always include bacon.
So so so so good!
Sound scrumptious, definitely going to make this.
Hello! I’ve made this twice!
I liked it with the original style beans better but that’s my preference.
I doubled the recipe but only used 4 cans of apple pie filling to 6 cans of beans and I thought it was the most amazing bean recipe I’ve ever had!
You’re a genius. The yellow mustard and bbq sauce are terrific additions!
Wish I could add a photo
Where can I find the smoke. I have looked at every grocery store.
Only get smoke if you have a smoker. You can get “liquid smoke” but I’m not a big fan.
This sounds awesome I’m going to have to try it
This looks amazing! Do you have to put it in a smoker or can you make this inside in a regular oven? Is there a big difference in the taste between cooking it in a smoker vs a kitchen oven? Thanks!
You can do the same time and temp in the oven! Since going for smoke at 275 though, 300 for maybe 2 hrs should be fine in the oven if you want to speed it up. Really just giving it some time to warm and marry those flavors.