1 lb. Swedish brown beans
7 c. water
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. cold water

Wash and drain beans. Add 7 cups water. Cover and let stand. In the morning bring to simmering point. Cover tightly and simmer 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Avoid rapid boiling, beans burst easily. Add sugar, vinegar, salt and butter. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoons cold water and stir into beans. Simmer, uncovered 15 minutes. Serve hot.