Best 20 Apple Brown Betty Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful classic dessert, Apple Brown Betty, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors. This timeless recipe features layers of thinly sliced apples, a sprinkling of sugar and spices, and a crispy oat crumble topping, all enveloped in a buttery goodness. With variations including a delectable Apple-Cranberry Brown Betty and a gluten-free version, this versatile dish caters to diverse dietary preferences. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect Apple Brown Betty, ensuring a golden-brown crust and a tender, juicy apple filling. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the history, variations, and step-by-step instructions to recreate this comforting dessert in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer a traditional or a contemporary twist, Apple Brown Betty promises a delightful experience that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE BROWN BETTY



Apple Brown Betty image

Enjoy this brown Betty - a traditional dessert made by baking apples and bread crumbs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups soft white bread crumbs (about 6 slices bread)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 large apples, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, stir together bread crumbs and melted butter. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Place half of the apple slices in casserole; sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture and half of the bread crumb mixture. Repeat layers. Pour cider over top.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 76 g, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg

APPLE BROWN BETTY



Apple Brown Betty image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 to 2 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing
8 slices hearty wheat bread, diced
3 apples, preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced
1 1/2 packed cups brown sugar, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously butter a 9-by-13-inch rectangular baking dish.
  • Place half the diced bread in the baking dish, and then sprinkle on half the diced apples, half the brown sugar and half the butter. Repeat with another layer of bread, apples, brown sugar and butter. End by sprinkling 1/2 cup water all over the surface, a spoonful at a time.
  • Bake, covered in foil, until the apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to brown.

GRANDMA'S APPLE BROWN BETTY



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This recipe belonged to my Grandma, she made it often. We love it, comfort food at it's best. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pan

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 -12 baking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 lb butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange slices in the bottom of a lightly greased 12x9 pan.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Mix flour and brown sugar.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly and set aside.
  • Syrup: Combine ingredients and stir well.
  • Drizzle half of mixture over apples.
  • Cover with flour mix.
  • Pour remaining syrup over top.
  • Bake at 350 for one hour.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



Apple Brown Betty image

This apple brown betty can be whipped up in hardly any time. It costs little to prepare, but it's big on flavor. -Florence Palmer, Marshall, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices white bread, toasted
3 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Tear toast into bite-sized pieces; place in a greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Top with apples. Combine sugars and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Drizzle with butter. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour, stirring after 30 minutes. Serve warm with cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON-APPLE BROWN BETTY



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If I had to define the "Betty" of Apple Brown Betty, she'd be a smart and thrifty Southern gal with a knack for creating simple, soul-comforting desserts. In this sweet dish, spiced apples are slow-cooked between layers of cinnamon-raisin bread cubes for a wonderful twist on the traditional oven-baked classic. -Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium tart apples, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons butter, melted
6 cups cubed day-old cinnamon-raisin bread (about 10 slices)
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. In a large bowl, drizzle butter over bread cubes; toss to coat., Place 2 cups bread cubes in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Layer with half of the apple mixture and 2 cups bread cubes. Repeat layers. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until apples are tender. Stir before serving. If desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE-BERRY BROWN BETTY



Apple-Berry Brown Betty image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the dish
4 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups blackberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup crushed sugar cones (about 6 cones)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Toss the apples, blackberries, granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, the lemon zest and juice, flour and 4 tablespoons melted butter in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine the cones, brown sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, the almonds, salt and the remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Pour half of the apple-berry mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter half of the cone mixture on top. Spread the remaining apple-berry mixture on top, then sprinkle with the remaining cone mixture. Bake until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer the dish to a rack and let sit 10 minutes before serving. Top with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 7.5 grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 35 grams

APPLE BROWN BETTY



Apple Brown Betty image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings, 1 serving is about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large Golden Delicious apples (about 2 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
2 tablespoons butter, divided
3 slices whole-wheat bread (1-ounce each) crusts included (to make about 2 1/4 cups crumbs)
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine apples, apple cider, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted, remove from heat and transfer apple mixture to a 9-inch glass pie plate.
  • Place bread in food processor and process until crumbs are formed, about 15 seconds. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in microwave for 20 seconds. Toss crumbs with melted butter, walnuts, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Scatter crumb mixture on top of apples and bake for 30 minutes, until topping is crisped and lightly browned.
  • Excellent source of: Fiber and Manganese
  • Good source of: Vitamin C

EMI'S APPLE BROWN BETTY



Emi's Apple Brown Betty image

This is a family treat that's been passed down for generations. The recipe was sometimes tripled because it had to be shared among a family of eight. This can be served with ice cream! It tastes best served hot.

Provided by Emi M

Categories     Desserts     Cobbler Recipes     Apple Cobbler Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup brown sugar
½ cup margarine
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread apple pie filling in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, margarine, and baking powder in a large bowl to make a soft dough. Spoon dough over apple filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden, about 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 233.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

SLOW COOKED APPLE BROWN BETTY



Slow Cooked Apple Brown Betty image

Apples, spices and bread cubes come together in this quick dessert that you can make in the slow cooker.

Provided by rachel gillespie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
10 slices bread, cubed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place apples into the crock of a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, toss together the bread cubes, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar. Place on top of the apples and drizzle with melted butter. Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours, or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 446.9 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

EASY APPLE BROWN BETTY



Easy Apple Brown Betty image

Make and share this Easy Apple Brown Betty recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Apple

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups homemade breadcrumbs
5 cups apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 grated rind and lemon, juice of (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter 1 1 1/2 quart baking dish (also need a lid).
  • Toss crumbs and butter togetehr.
  • Spread 1/3 of this mixture into baking dish.
  • Toss apples, sugar and spice (+lemon) together in a separate bowl.
  • Spread 1/2 the apple mixture over crumb layer.
  • Repeat until layers end with crumb mixture.
  • Add 1/3 cup hot water.
  • Cover tightly and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for 20 minutes more.
  • Serve warm with heavy cream.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



Apple Brown Betty image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds cooking apples (recommended: McIntosh or Granny Smith)
4 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Peel, core and slice apples. Place the bread slices in a food processor and blend to make fresh crumbs or finely chop it up. Rub a 1-quart baking dish thickly with butter then sprinkle liberally with brown sugar. Add alternating layers of sliced apples, sugar, and bread crumbs, then repeat, ending with bread crumbs. Thickly sprinkle with sugar and dot with extra butter. Sprinkle on the water. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until well browned on the top. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

GRANDMA'S APPLE BROWN BETTY



Grandma's Apple Brown Betty image

This is a very old recipe that must have come from my Great Grandma. I remember Grandma and Mom making this simple dessert when I was very young. Served with ice cream or whipped cream this is very good. Both Grandma and my Dad liked it warm, in a bowl with fresh, cold, heavy cream on it. When I make it now I usually add dried...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c flour
1 1/4 c oatmeal, quick oats
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c melted butter
2 c applesauce, unsweetened (more ok) or one (16 oz.) can apple sauce
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c dried fruit and nuts of youir choice, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together flour, oatmeal, sugars, and butter. Stir and blend well with a fork to make a crumb mixture. Divide mixture in 2 parts. In 2 quart long baking pan, spread and pat down 1/2 of the crumb mixture.
  • 2. Stir cinnamon and any fruits or nuts you are using into the applesauce. Pour this mixture over the crumbs in the baking dish. Finish by carefully patting out the remaining half of the crumb mix on the applesauce. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes. Crust is done when applesauce begins to bubble. Good all by itself or serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

APPLE SLICES BROWN BETTY



Apple Slices Brown Betty image

Sliced tart apples are layered with spiced bread crumbs and brown sugar, and topped with butter and applesauce, in this easy baked dessert.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
10 cups sliced tart apple
⅓ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup applesauce
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and cloves. Place half of the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half the bread crumb mixture. Repeat layers. Pour melted butter over all and cover with applesauce. Combine remaining cinnamon with white sugar and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven 1 hour, until apples are tender and mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.6 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 259.7 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

CROCK POT APPLE BROWN BETTY



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Make and share this Crock Pot Apple Brown Betty recipe from Food.com.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs cooking apples
10 slices bread, cubed (about 4 cups)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Wash apples, peel, core, and cut into eights.
  • Place in bottom on crock.
  • Combine bread cubes, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, sugar, butter and toss together.
  • Place on top of apples in crock.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low setting 2-4 hours.
  • Check apples about halfway into this -- if not softening enough, add water or apple juice to steam inside the pot. Half to three quarters of a cup is usually sufficient.

DECADENT APPLE BROWN BETTY



Decadent Apple Brown Betty image

A favourite dessert of many. This makes good use of stale bread. Who knew that with such simple ingredients as bread, apples, butter, sugar.....you could make something so delicious and magnificent! It's magic! When rhubarb replaces the apples, it is known as Blushing Betty! Another example of North American Colonial thrift!

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups soft bread cubes (remove crusts)
7 tablespoons melted butter
3 cups sliced peeled tart apples (I used Granny Smith)
1 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/2 cup water
1 grated lemon, rind of
3 tablespoons lemon juice
light cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 180*C/375*F. Butter a shallow 1 ½ litre baking dish.
  • Place half the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Mix the remaining cubes with 2 TBS of melted butter and set aside.
  • Spread the apple slices over the bread cubes in the baking dish. Stir together the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, water, lemon juice, lemon rind and the remaining 5 TBS of butter. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour evenly over the apples, then top with the reserved bread cubes.
  • Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the bread is well browned. If it is browning too quickly, cover lightly with foil. Serve warm or cold with cream or ice cream.

APPLE-FIG BROWN BETTY



Apple-Fig Brown Betty image

As good as Grandma's, this dessert overflows with juicy apple slices and sweet figs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups soft white bread crumbs (about 10 slices bread)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
4 large baking apples (about 2 lb), peeled, sliced (8 cups)
16 medium dried figs, quartered (1 cup)
1/2 cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, stir together bread crumbs, granulated sugar and butter. Spread 1/3 of crumb mixture in bottom of baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, stir together brown sugar and apple pie spice. Add apples and figs; stir to coat with sugar mixture. Spoon over crumb mixture in dish. Pour apple cider evenly over apple mixture. Top with remaining 2/3 of crumb mixture.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 87 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 65 g, TransFat 1/2 g

INDIVIDUAL APPLE BROWN BETTY



Individual Apple Brown Betty image

Comfort food - warm, gooey, appley, and just for you! Good way to use up old bread and apples, too. Note: when DH makes this he puts brown sugar and butter (mixed to crumbly) topping on this and they are even better.

Provided by sheepdoc

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4 ramekins, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices soft bread, cubed
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease four 6 oz ramekins (butter, shortening, or Pam) and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  • Melt butter, then mix with cubed bread.
  • Mix lemon juice. brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then mix with sliced apples.
  • Press 1/8th of bread mixture into bottom of each ramekin, cover with 1/8th of apple mixture, repeat. Pour any leftover liquid over top. (bread, apples, bread, apples in each ramekin).
  • Place ramekins on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 40-50 minutes.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

BANANA & APPLE BROWN BETTY



Banana & Apple Brown Betty image

I see a lot of Apple Brown Betty recipes posted on here but none like my mom's with bananas in it! She used to make this often for dessert after dinner on weekdays. Sometimes we'd eat any leftovers for breakfast the next morning! I love it!

Provided by AprilShowers

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 apples, pared and sliced
3 bananas, peeled and sliced
3 cups small bread cubes (Mom always used whole wheat)
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix sugar, salt and cinnamon together; combine with sliced apples and bananas.
  • In a skillet, brown bread cubes in the butter.
  • Fill buttered baking dish with alternate layers of bread cubes and fruit using bread cubes as top and bottom layers.
  • Cover dish and bake 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 258.1, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 37.7, Protein 2.2

CROCKPOT APPLE BROWN BETTY



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This is a very good but easy dessert to make in the crockpot. I have even added a cup of golden raisins for extra taste and texture. Great served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 granny smith apples
1 loaf of white bread, cubed, crust removed and discarded
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 c brown sugar, packed
1 stick butter or margarine

Steps:

  • 1. Wash apples, peel, core, cut into eighths; place in bottom of crock.
  • 2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and spices.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, combine bread cubes, butter mixture; toss together. Pour on top of apples in the crock.
  • 4. Cover and cook on low setting 2 to 3 hours.

APPLE BERRY BROWN BETTY



Apple Berry Brown Betty image

Gotta try this out!

Provided by Brandy Bender

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick butter, unsalted and melted, plus more for the dish
4 golden delisious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
2 c blackberries
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
finely grated lemon zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c sugar cones, crushed (about 6 cones)
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1/2 c almonds, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Toss the apples, blackberries, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, the lemon zest and juice, flour and 4 tablespoons melted butter in a large bowl.
  • 2. In another bowl, combine the cones, brown sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, the almonds, salt and remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
  • 3. Pour half of the apple-berry mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter half of the cone mixture on top. Spread the remaining apple-berry mixture on top, then sprinkle with the remaining cone mixture. Bake until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer the dish to a rack and let sit 10 minutes before serving. Top with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose tart apples for a more nuanced flavor. Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Honeycrisp are great picks.
  • To save time, use store-bought pie crust. But if you're feeling ambitious, try making your own!
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger are all great choices.
  • If you want a crispier topping, use a mixture of oats and flour. Or, for a more decadent treat, use chopped nuts.
  • Serve Apple Brown Betty warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple Brown Betty is a classic dessert that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's the perfect comfort food for a cold night. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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