Check occasionally; if the beans are too dry, add 1/2 cup more of the cooking liquid. If you like, you can remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to thicken the sauce. Discard the bay leaf. Serve hot. Reprinted from Barefoot Contessa at Home, Copyright 2005 by Ina Garten, Clarkson...
Maple Baked Beans from Barefoot Contessa. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with cold water by 1 inch and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate…