GRANNY SMITH BAKED BEANS

 4 tbsp salt-free butter

 2 large Granny Smith apples, cored and cubed (do not peel)
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 can (24-oz) great northern beans (do not drain)
1 can (24-oz) pinto beans (do not drain)

Melt butter in a large skillet; add apples and cook until tender. Stir in the sugars and cook until melted. Add the ketchup and cinnamon. Add the two types of beans, mixing well. Pour the mixture into a slow cooker or crockpot.

Place lid on cooker and cook on high 2 to 4 hours.

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