Homemade Baked Beans

I love baked beans, especially in the summer!  I will eat them hot or cold (believe me, cold beans are awesome!)  This year, I was noticing how one small can of baked beans wasn't enough for our family anymore and the large cans had gone up in price so I made the decision to make them myself.  I am so glad I did!  My beans are cheaper than what I could buy in the store and they taste so much better!  No more store bought baked beans for this chick!  

So here is my recipe: 

Baked Beans (Serves 6) 

3 cans of cooked Navy or Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup of maple syrup or pancake syrup

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup ketchup

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup BBQ sauce (optional if you like sweeter baked beans)

2 tbsp minced onion or 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp real bacon bits (usually found with the salad dressings)

Combine all ingredients in a 5 qt crockpot.  Cook on high for 4-6 hours or until sauce reaches desired consistency.  

Enjoy!