Instructions:

Boston Baked Beans Mix in a Jar

2 cups small white pea beans
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Mix and store in an airtight jar.

Attach the following instructions to a gift tag:

Boston Baked Beans

1 jar Boston Baked Beans mix
2 slices diced bacon
4 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons dark molasses
2 tablespoons mustard

Combine all ingredients in a crockpot or bean pot. Cook on LOW in crockpot for 10 to 12 hours, or at 300 degrees F in oven, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.