Cinnamon-Spiced Bean Pie

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 08/11/19
Bean Pie With Cinnamon
Diana Rattray
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 65 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
569 Calories
20g Fat
66g Carbs
33g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 569
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 189mg 63%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 10g 37%
Protein 33g
Calcium 185mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This unique bean pie is a flavorful and protein-rich pie spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The pie is baked in a partially baked pie shell. Top slices with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping and a sprinkling of cinnamon-sugar.

Your family and friends will be surprised when they find out the filling is made with beans!

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared pie crust (9-inch)
  • 2 (15 ounces each) cans Great Northern beans (drained)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg or use freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk

Steps to Make It

  1. If using a frozen or packaged pie crust, partially bake it following the package directions. For a homemade pie crust, line the pie plate with the rolled out dough and prick the pastry all over. Fit a sheet of foil over the bottom and up the sides of the pastry, and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.

  2. Bake in a preheated 375 F (190 C/Gas 5) oven for 15 minutes. Remove the pie shell to a rack and remove the beans and foil. Let it cool while you prepare the filling.

  3. Reduce the oven to 350 F (180 C/Gas 4).

  4. In mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the drained beans until smooth.

  5. Beat in eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

  6. In a separate bowl, combine baking powder and milk. With the mixer on low speed, beat the milk mixture into the bean filling mixture until well blended. Pour the filling into the cooled pie shell.

  7. Bake the pie for 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Let the pie cool completely before serving.

  8. Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired.