For Betty T. GA:

Vermont Baked Lima Beans

1/2 lb dried baby lima beans
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter

Soak lima beans in water overnight. Drain, cover with fresh water, and add salt. Simmer beans until tender to a fork. Drain, saving liquid.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place beans in a 1-1/2 qt casserole. Combine 1/2 cup bean liquid, syrup and butter. Pour over beans. Cover casserole and bake 1 hour. Remove cover and continue baking for another 30 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings.

Thank you, Jean, for answering my query. What I hoped to avoid was the use of any oleo/shortening product.
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