Swedish Brown Beans With Pears

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups swedish brown beans, picked and rinsed well (or pinto)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup dark corn syrup (or molasses)
• 2 large pears, peeled, cored and chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water.

2. 2

   Soak overnight.

3. 3

   The next day drain and transfer to a large saucepan or stockpot.

4. 4

   Add water again to just cover.

5. 5

   Add cinnamon stick to beans and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Add salt, brown sugar, vinegar, corn syrup and pears.

8. 8

   Simmer covered for 2-2 ½ hours until beans are tender.

9. 9

   Transfer to serving bowl and serve.