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

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water
• Soak overnight
• The next day drain and transfer to a large saucepan or stockpot
• Add water again to just cover
• Add cinnamon stick to beans and bring to a boil
• Reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes
• Add salt brown sugar vinegar corn syrup and pears
• Simmer covered for 2-2 hours until beans are tender
• Transfer to serving bowl and serve