DECADENT APPLE BROWN BETTY

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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.

Judith Balaia
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I've made this apple brown betty several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Gill Saab
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This apple brown betty is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit.


Md julhas Ahmed
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I love the combination of apples and cinnamon in this recipe. It's the perfect fall dessert.


Pandy Pandy
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This apple brown betty is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lucas Quito
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I've tried other apple brown betty recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect dessert for a fall day.


Shafik Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of apples, but I really enjoyed this apple brown betty. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


Anisha Moni
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


mughal tv
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Wendell Rackley
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The topping on this apple brown betty is amazing! It's crispy and buttery and just perfect.


Mr Potato
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I love that this recipe uses fresh apples. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Komal Agarwal
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This was my first time making apple brown betty and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to do.


Mohammed Awad
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The flavors are just perfect and it's so easy to make.


Akinyi Vivivian
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This apple brown betty was a hit! The apples were perfectly tender and the topping was crispy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.