Best 9 Skillet Apple Brown Betty Recipes

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Skillet Apple Brown Betty is a classic American dessert that combines the flavors of apples, spices, and a buttery crumb topping. This versatile dish can be served as a warm breakfast, a sweet snack, or a comforting dessert.

This article provides three variations of Skillet Apple Brown Betty: the classic recipe, a gluten-free version, and a vegan version. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure success.

The classic Skillet Apple Brown Betty recipe features a combination of peeled and sliced apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a crispy crumb topping made from flour, butter, and sugar.

The gluten-free version of Skillet Apple Brown Betty swaps out the all-purpose flour in the crumb topping for gluten-free flour, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or allergies.

The vegan version of Skillet Apple Brown Betty replaces the butter in the crumb topping with plant-based butter and uses a flax egg as a binder, making it a delicious and cruelty-free option.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your personal preferences. Whether you prefer a classic, gluten-free, or vegan version, this article has you covered. So, grab your skillet and get ready to create a warm and comforting dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.

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

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.

APPLE BETTY



Apple Betty image

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

SKILLET APPLE BROWNIE



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This is a warm, chewy apple dessert with a brownie-like texture. Served in a cast iron skillet, it's an impressive presentation, perfect for company. Serve with good quality vanilla ice cream.

Provided by MomZilla (Evin)

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup melted butter
2 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an 8- or 9-inch cast iron skillet into the oven to preheat. Whisk together the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat together the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Toss the apples and pecans in the flour mixture, then stir into the egg mixture until combined. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the preheated skillet, swirling to coat the pan.
  • Pour the batter into the hot pan, and replace into the oven. Bake until the sides are dry and a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownie comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in the skillet 20 minutes before removing and slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 249.4 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

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.

SKILLET APPLE BROWN BETTY RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by á-47131

Number Of Ingredients 14

Bread Crumbs
4 Large slices white sandwich bread (about 4 oz), each slice torn into quarters
2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
Apples
1/4 Cup light brown sugar (1 3/4 ounces)
1/4 Teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch table salt
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 Pounds Granny Smith apples (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 1/2 Pounds Golden Delicious apples (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 1/4 Cups apple cider
1 - 3 Teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon (see note)

Steps:

  • 1. For the bread crumbs: Pulse the bread, sugar, and butter in a food processor until coarsely ground, about four 1-second pulses. Transfer the crumbs to a 12-in skillet; toast over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the crumbs are deep golden brown, 8 to 10 min. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; wipe out the skillet. 2. For the apples: Combine the sugar, spices, and salt in a small bowl. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter in the now-empty skillet over high heat; when the foaming subsides, stir in 4 cups of the apples and half of the sugar mixture. Distribute the apples in an even layer and cook, stirring two or three times, until medium brown, about 5 minutes; transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with the remaining butter, apples, and sugar mixture, returning the first batch of apples to the skillet when second batch is done. 3. Add the apple cider and scrape the bottom and sides of the skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits; cook until the apples are tender but not mushy and the liquid has reduced and is just beginning to thicken, 2 to 4 minutes. 4. Remove the skillet from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, if using, and 1/3 cup of the toasted bread crumbs. Using a wooden spoon, lightly flatten the apples into an even layer in the skillet and evenly sprinkle with the remaining toasted bread crumbs. Spoon the warm betty into individual bowls and serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

APPLE-BERRY BROWN BETTY



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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-PUMPKIN BROWN BETTY



Apple-Pumpkin Brown Betty image

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.

AMPLE BROWN BETTY



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Evelyn Kennell of Roanoke, Illinois sends the recipe for Ample Brown Betty. It's great for using leftover bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 50-60 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 loaves (20 ounces each) white bread with crusts, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 32 cups)
2 cups butter, melted
40 cups (about 12 pounds) sliced peeled apples
3 cups packed brown sugar, divided
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Toss bread cubes with butter; divide half of the cubes among four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Arrange apples over bread, using 10 cups per pan. Mix 2 cups of brown sugar, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon; divide into fourths and sprinkle over the apples. Mix water and lemon juice; pour a fourth into each pan. Top with remaining bread cubes. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar equally over pans. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 25-30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts :

ROAST PORK WITH APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES



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Apples and pork always pair well. The addition of sweet potatoes makes this main dish even more pleasing!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium red cooking apples, sliced (about 2 cups)
2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 pork tenderloins (1 lb each)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vinegar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture. Add apples, sweet potatoes and onion to remaining butter mixture; toss to coat. Arrange apple mixture in roasting pan or 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush pork with reserved butter mixture. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook pork in skillet about 3 minutes, turning to brown all sides evenly.
  • Place pork on apple mixture. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a cast iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet for best results.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly and evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor.
  • Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices to the apples for extra flavor.
  • Use unsalted butter for the topping so that you can control the amount of salt in the dish.
  • Bake the brown betty until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  • Serve the brown betty warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Skillet apple brown betty is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's a perfect way to end a meal or enjoy as a snack. Whether you're looking for a comforting dessert to warm you up on a cold night or a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family, skillet apple brown betty is a great choice.

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