Maple-Glazed Green Beans

Submitted By: Mildred H. Edwards

Ingredients

• 3 cups cut fresh green beans
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon bourbon,
• optional
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam four to five minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Add beans, cranberries, syrup, bourbon if desired, salt, and pepper; heat through.