With delicious yet easy to follow recipes, How Sweet Eats is a go-to resource for recipe inspiration. These baked beans are just one of the bourbon-inspired recipes on her website and they delivered.  

The hardest thing about made-from-scratch baked beans is the amount of time it takes to go from dry beans, to finished product. An overnight soak for the beans plus 10-12 hours in the crockpot isn't for the last-minute chef. However, with just a little bit of pre-planning the beans come together easily. 

Even after several hours in the crockpot the beans will still look white - but never fear, they will eventually start looking like the baked beans of your dreams.

As the author states, they'll still be a bit running after 12 hours in the crockpot. However, the next day they were the perfect baked bean consistency. Not too sticky or too runny.  

Adding a splash of whiskey to a traditional strawberry crisp elevates this classic dessert to the next level. This recipe from Half Baked Harvest is a delightful combination of sweet strawberries and rich bourbon. Easy to throw together, this is great for last minute gatherings – or when strawberries are perfectly in season and are too delicious to pass up.

The mixture of fresh strawberries, bourbon, sugar, and vanilla could be a delicious treat on its own. However, skipping the buttery, golden crumble would be a huge mistake. Everyone likes a good crumble.

Once baked to perfection, serve the crisp warm, although it will reheat nicely for a day or so. For the ultimate treat, pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Bonus points if you have the time to make a homemade vanilla ice cream.