Recipes for a Great Labor Day
Crockpot Bacon Bourbon Baked Beans
Grab the original recipe from How Sweet Eats
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.
Strawberry Bourbon Crisp
Get the recipe at halfbakedharvest.com
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.