Bodacious Biscuits and Beans

1 can (16 ounces) baked beans1 can (16 ounces) pinto beans1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian baked beans1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments with juice1 cup golden raisins1 medium tart apple, such as Granny Smith or Pippin, peeled, cored and minced 1/2 cup cane syrup or dark molasses1 small onion, minced2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons orange juice1 package (10 ounces) refrigerated biscuitsHeat oven or grill to 300 degrees.In large, ovenproof skillet gently combine baked beans, pinto beans and vegetarian baked beans, mandarin oranges, raisins, apple, cane syrup or molasses, onions, mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, ketchup and orange juice. Cover skillet with foil and bake 1 hour.Remove foil, top beans with biscuit dough and bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until biscuits puff up and are browned.Serves eight to 10.Chef's note: Add 2 cups chopped ham, bacon or smoked chicken to make this an entrée.Nutrition values per serving: 354 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 70 g carbohydrates, 9 g fiber, 10 g protein, 3 mg cholesterol, 956 mg sodium."The Big Book of Barbecue Sides" by Rick Browne (2006 Collectors Press, $16.95)