Wash the beans under cold water the evening before, place in a bowl and cover with 1.5 l of water to soak overnight. Cook the next day with the soaking water for 90 minutes. After 30 minutes add the bacon.
In the meantime, cut the carrots into slices, the potatoes and beans into pieces. Peel and quarter the apples and pears and cut out the core. Add everything to the beans 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
Before serving, cut the bacon into approx. 1.5 cm thick slices and place on the stew.