Southern Bean Pie

Delight your taste buds with this Southern Bean Pie, a classic soul food dessert that’s both surprising and irresistible. This unique recipe transforms tender navy beans into a luscious, custard-like filling, delicately spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for a warm, aromatic flavor. Sweetened with just the right amount of sugar and enriched with evaporated milk and melted butter, this creamy bean pie is baked to perfection in a flaky, unbaked pie crust. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or an indulgent treat at home, this dessert is a testament to Southern culinary creativity. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it quickly become a crowd-pleaser. Keywords: Southern Bean Pie, soul food dessert, navy beans, easy homemade pie recipe, spiced custard pie.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Navy beans
• 0 Water for boiling
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Evaporated milk
• 4 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Unbaked 9-inch pie crusts

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the navy beans thoroughly. In a medium pot, add the beans and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the beans for 45-60 minutes or until they are completely tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 4

In a food processor, puree the cooked beans until smooth. If needed, add a tablespoon or so of evaporated milk to aid in pureeing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bean puree, melted butter, sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Using a whisk or an electric mixer, blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Place the unbaked pie crusts on a baking sheet. Evenly divide and pour the filling into the pie crusts.

Step 7

Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Bake the pies for 45-55 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the pies from the oven and let them cool to room temperature before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up slightly for easier slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1507.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3765.1

Total Fat 183.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1012.4mg	0%
Sodium 2481.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 484.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 331.8g
Protein 70.4g	0%

Vitamin D 361.6IU	0%
Calcium 1037.1mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1978.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.6%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 50.1%