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Lancaster County Lima Beans Recipe
by Denise Sherin

Lancaster County Lima Beans

The Amish serve many of their vegetables in cream and most of the are very good. Lima beans in cream are outstanding!

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 4

Goes Well With: pork, beef, chicken, baked ham

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (approx 2lbs) Fresh or frozen lima beans like fordhooks
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 tbsp browned butter

Directions

  1. In lg saucepan put beans, water, salt, sugar, butter, and pepper.
  2. Cover and bring to a boil, Simmer over med heat for 10mins.
  3. Add cream and heat to nearly boiling.
  4. Turn off heat and let stand covered till ready to serve, cream will thicken upon standing
  5. Pour into serving dish and top with browned butter