Apple Brown Betty Recipe

Name: Apple Brown Betty
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tbsp butter; 3 cups fresh bread crumbs; 2 lb (900g) cooking apples, such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1 tbsp confectioners sugar; 9 in (23cm) square baking dish

Servings: persons

6 tbsp butter
3 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 lb (900g) cooking apples, such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 tbsp confectioners sugar
9 in (23cm) square baking dish

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Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
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Melt the butter in a frying pan.
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Add the bread crumbs and mix well.
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Peel, quarter, and core the apples.
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Slice them and put in a bowl.
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Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla.
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Mix well.
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Spread half of the apples in a 9in (23cm) square baking dish.
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Cover with half of the bread crumbs.
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Repeat with the remaining apples and bread crumbs.
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Bake for 3545 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
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If the topping is browning too quickly, reduce the heat to 325F (170C), and tent with foil.
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Whip the cream with the confectioner's sugar.
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Serve the betty warm, with the cream.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tbsp butter, 3 cups fresh bread crumbs, 2 lb (900g) cooking apples, such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Apple Brown Betty falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Brown Betty

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