Baked Beans with Maple Syrup
Baked Beans with Maple Syrup is a hearty main course of dried beans slow-cooked with smoked bacon, molasses, maple syrup and tomato ketchup. The Thermomix TM7 stirs and simmers the beans unattended, so the sweet-smoky sauce thickens evenly without sticking. Ideal for a comforting weekend brunch or a cosy family dinner.
About this recipe
Baked Beans with Maple Syrup Thermomix TM7 recipes bring true American comfort food to your all-in-one kitchen machine. Dried beans, smoked bacon, molasses, tomato ketchup and a generous pour of maple syrup simmer into a sticky, sweet-smoky sauce that fills the whole kitchen with its aroma. What makes this recipe work so well in the TM7 is the combination of even, gentle heating and hands-free stirring: molasses and maple syrup are notorious for catching and burning on the stove, but the Thermomix keeps the sauce moving while it slowly thickens around each tender bean. Serve these baked beans on thick toasted sourdough for a hearty weekend brunch, alongside crusty bread at a barbecue, or as a warming main course on a chilly evening. It is also an excellent make-ahead option, as the flavour deepens beautifully overnight, making it a practical choice for meal prep and relaxed family gatherings.
Preparation tips
- Soak the dried beans overnight in plenty of cold water before cooking; well-soaked beans cook more evenly and stay whole rather than splitting in the molasses and maple syrup sauce.
- For a deeper flavour, briefly brown the smoked bacon and onions first, then add the tomato ketchup, molasses and stock so the caramelised bits dissolve into the sauce.
- These baked beans taste even better the next day; store them covered in the fridge and reheat gently, adding a splash of vegetable stock if the sauce has become too thick.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the smoked bacon with smoked paprika and a dash of liquid smoke; the beans still get that characteristic smoky depth while remaining completely meat-free.
- Festive winter variant: add a spoonful of cranberry compote and a pinch of cinnamon to the maple syrup sauce, and serve with baked potatoes for a hearty Christmas brunch buffet.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in precision - The Thermomix scale weighs the dried beans and maple syrup exactly, ensuring the sauce-to-bean ratio is right every time. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops the onions uniformly in seconds, so they melt invisibly into the molasses and ketchup sauce. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - The Thermomix heats the maple syrup and molasses sauce slowly, preventing the sugars from burning on the bowl base. [Heating]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free cooking - The TM7 stirs the beans continuously while they simmer, freeing you from watching the pot for hours. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Rich browning - The Thermomix browns the smoked bacon evenly in the mixing bowl, building a savoury base for the sweet sauce. [Browning]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- white beans, dried
- boiling water
- extra virgin olive oil
- brown onions
- smoked bacon
- maple syrup
- molasses
- tomato ketchup
- vegetable stock
- mustard powder