Apple Brown Betty
A cozy dessert made with layers of sweet and tart apples, breadcrumb topping, and warm spices, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium apples (mix of sweet and tart like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Melt the butter and mix it into the breadcrumb mixture.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the breadcrumb mixture, followed by half of the sliced apples, and repeat the process, finishing with the breadcrumb layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving, preferably with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a twist, add cranberries or use maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple Brown Betty, dessert, warm dessert, baked apples, family recipe
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