Judy's Sweet Pinto Pie

My mother made the best meals out of beans! This recipe is from her extensive bean recipe collection.

Sweet Pinto Pie
(Judy South)

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 cups thoroughly cooked, unseasoned, Pinto Beans, drained
1/2 cup water or bean juice
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey or molasses (optional)

Saute the onions in the oil over medium heat until very soft and clear. Watch carefully so they do not brown. Blend the cooked onion, beans, water, and seasonings until smooth. If more sweetness is desired, add the honey and blend. Spread in the baked pie crust, and bake 15 to 29 minutes at 350 degrees F.

(Photo: My sister, Sarah, on Easter in Chicago.)