bean pie

These pies are so good, I know it sounds weird but trust me, they are great pie's...

 

1 (9-inch) pie shell, baked for 10 minutes and cooled  

2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, drained  

3 eggs, slightly beaten  

1-1/4 cups sugar  

1/4 cup unsalted butter  

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  

1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg  

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground allspice  

1 teaspoon baking powder  

1/3 cup evaporated milk  Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the drained beans in the  bowl of an electric mixer and beat them until they are smooth.  Add the eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla and spices. In a separate  bowl add the baking powder to the milk and pour it into the bean  mixture. Beat the mixture well and then pour it into the partially  baked piecrust. Bake the pie for 50 minutes, or until it is firm.  Allow the pie to cool before serving.