How to Make Swedish Bruna Bonor

If you have Swedish relatives, especially Swedish in-laws, coming over for dinner, impress them by making Swedish Bruna Bonor. Swedish Bruna Bonor, or Swedish Brown Beans, is a traditional and delicious addition to any meal and one your guests will talk about for years to come.

Things You'll Need

• 1 lb. Swedish brown beans
• 7 cups of water
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup of dark corn syrup
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 2 tsp. of salt
• 1/2 tsp. of nutmeg
• 2 tsp. of cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. of cold water
• Strainer
• Large pot

Instructions

1. Place the beans in a strainer. Wash them thoroughly and drain the water.

2. Put the beans in a large pot and add 7 cups of water.

3. Let the beans stand covered overnight.

4. Bring the beans to a simmer the next day.

5. Make sure the cover is on the pot very tightly and let the beans simmer until they're tender. This should take about 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

6. Mix in the sugar, vinegar, syrup, salt and nutmeg. Then mix together your cornstarch with 1 tbsp. of cold water. Mix this in with the beans.

7. Simmer the beans for another 15 minutes uncovered. The beans are done once they have thickened. You may need to add a bit more cornstarch if the beans aren't thick enough.

8. Serve the Swedish Bruna Bonor hot. This should make about 8 to 12 servings.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also add a cinnamon stick for extra flavor while the Bruna Bonor is cooking. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.