Best 10 Apple Fig Brown Betty Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with a classic dessert that combines the sweet and tangy taste of apples and figs. Apple Fig Brown Betty is a comforting dish that showcases the natural goodness of these seasonal fruits. This traditional American dessert features layers of thinly sliced apples and figs, nestled between a crispy oat topping and a sweet brown sugar sauce. The result is a delectable treat that is perfect for a cozy autumn gathering.

The article provides two variations of Apple Fig Brown Betty: a classic version and a gluten-free version. The classic recipe utilizes all-purpose flour in the oat topping, while the gluten-free version substitutes it with almond flour and gluten-free oats. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield a delicious dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends.

This article also offers a vegan Apple Fig Brown Betty recipe, catering to those with dietary restrictions. This version uses plant-based butter, almond milk, and maple syrup, resulting in a rich and flavorful dessert that is entirely vegan.

Additionally, the article includes a recipe for Apple Fig Brown Betty with a twist – a salted caramel sauce. This decadent sauce adds an extra layer of sweetness and complexity to the dish, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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



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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.

APPLE BETTY



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Everyone always raves about this pie. You don't have to make pie crust! You can control the sweetness by the amount of streusel topping you use.

Provided by Barbara Milam

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups thinly sliced apples
¼ cup orange juice
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie plate.
  • Mound sliced apples in the pie plate. Sprinkle with orange juice.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Scatter over the apples.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 82.7 mg, Sugar 32.2 g

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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.

EMI'S APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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

APPLE-PUMPKIN BROWN BETTY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 2-to-3-pound sugar pumpkin
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup cubed bread (preferably from a baguette)
2 Gala apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon rum (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
Maple syrup, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Slice off and reserve the top 1 1/2 inches of the pumpkin. Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the apples, brown sugar and raisins to the skillet and cook until the apples are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the rum, vanilla, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Return the bread to the skillet.
  • Put the pumpkin in a small baking dish and fill the pumpkin with the apple mixture. Cover with the pumpkin top and add 1 inch of boiling water to the baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake until the pumpkin is tender, 2 hours to 2 hours, 30 minutes. Remove the foil and pumpkin top and return the stuffed pumpkin to the oven. Bake until the filling is lightly browned, about 10 more minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with maple syrup. To serve, scrape the pumpkin flesh and stir into the apple mixture.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 apples, Granny Smith or Braeburn, peeled and cored
3 lemons, zested and juiced
3 lemons, zested and juiced
1 1/2 cups unseasoned bread crumbs
1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 additional tablespoon for greasing the baking dish
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Place the apples on a flat surface, cut them in half, and then into thin slices. Put them in a medium bowl and coat them with a light layer of zest from 1 of the lemons and all of the lemon juice.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the butter and bread crumbs. Season with salt. Set aside.
  • In a third bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Mix to blend and add the apple slices.
  • Grease each baking dish with the remaining butter. Layer the bottom with the apples and cover with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Cover the dishes tightly with aluminum foil and place in the center of the oven. Bake until the apples are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the foil, raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees F and bake until the top browns. Serve immediately.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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Provided by Edna Lewis

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Kwanzaa     Apple     Fall     Winter     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups 1/4-inch bread cubes
2 tablespoons melted butter
Grated rind of 1 lemon
2 pounds large apples
2 to 4 tablespoons cold water (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Combine the nutmeg and the sugar and set aside 2 tablespoons. Put the bread cubes in a bowl and toss with the rest of the sugar mixture, the melted butter, and the lemon rind.
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples into fairly thick wedges. Line the bottom of a heavy 1 1/2-quart casserole with 1 cup of the bread cubes. Layer half of the apples over the bread and top with 1/2 cup of the bread cubes. Layer the rest of the apples in the casserole and sprinkle with water. Cover with the rest of the bread cubes and evenly sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top. Put the lid on the casserole or cover tightly with foil. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Take the lid off the betty, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until apples are tender and the topping is brown.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful fruit: Apples and figs that are at their peak will give your Brown Betty the best flavor. Look for apples that are crisp and juicy, and figs that are plump and sweet.
  • Use a variety of apples: This will give your Brown Betty a more complex flavor. Try using a mix of sweet and tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • Don't overcook the fruit: You want the fruit to be tender but still hold its shape. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: This will help to create a crispy crust on the bottom of your Brown Betty. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular baking dish, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature: Apple Fig Brown Betty is delicious served warm, but it can also be served at room temperature. If you're serving it warm, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple Fig Brown Betty is a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of sweet apples, juicy figs, and a crispy oat topping, it's the perfect way to celebrate the season. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting dessert, give Apple Fig Brown Betty a try. You won't be disappointed!

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