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Elevate Canned Baked Beans With This Bell Pepper Variety By Maria Scinto Sept. 24, 2025 6:00 am EST

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Opening a can of baked beans is way more convenient than making them from scratch, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take a few additional moments to upgrade them with some extra ingredients . If you're into sweet and savory flavor pairings, you could add some canned pineapple or peaches (or even fresh peaches, if these juicy summer fruits are in season ). If savory-on-savory is more your thing, though, Cape Crystal Brands food scientist Ed McCormick suggests using green bell peppers. McCormick — author of " Beginners Guide to Hydrocolloids: Understanding Food Thickening, Emulsification, Stabilizi

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