Pinto Bean Pie

Name: Pinto Bean Pie
Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie crust; 2 cups cooked pinto beans (if using canned beans drain well); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons molasses (optional); 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 egg yolks; 3 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 3 tablespoons sugar

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie crust
2 cups cooked pinto beans (if using canned beans drain well)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons molasses (optional)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1

Mash the pinto beans thoroughly with the melted butter. Add the sugar, milk, molasses and spices.
2

Separate the eggs and lightly beat the yolks, add to the bean mixture. Mix well and pour into an unbaked pie crust.
3

Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. You may need to cover the crust to prevent it from burning.
4

While the pie is baking make the meringue. Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
5

Add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time and beat until stiff peaks form. Once the filling has set spoon the meringue on top and brown in the oven.