Are you gearing up for football season? Whether you tailgate your games or throw football parties at your home, this vegan tailgating recipe is an easy way to feed a hungry crowd. Apple Baked Beans in the slow cooker (they only taste baked) make game day cooking an easy endeavor.

Apple Baked Beans

Serves 10

Ingredients:

• 2 cups small white navy beans, soaked overnight, drained
• 4 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped plus extra for garnish
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Pinch crushed red pepper
• 1 cup Tree Top Apple Sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2-1/2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Chopped red bell pepper for garnish
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

1. Place beans, water, onion, bay leaf, red pepper, apple sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and salt and pepper in a slow cooker.
2. Cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours or on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.
3. Serve garnished with onion, bell pepper, and parsley.

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