Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Bean Pie

Sweet Mama Janisse
Bless My Soul Café

Bean Pie



Down Home Sweet Bean Pie
(Makes 8 servings)


Ingredients:

3 cups dried, cooked, mashed, beans of choice
3 large eggs
¾ cup melted unsalted butter
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1-teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon (or orange) juice
1-cup evaporated milk
1-cup brown sugar
1 unbaked pie shell


Directions:

Preheat oven to 450° F.

Combine all ingredients except pie shell. Stir to blend. When well combined, pour into pie shell. Place in preheated oven and back for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 350° F and bake for and additional 30 minutes or until center is set.

Add a dollop of freshly whipped cream to finish.