Pear Brown Betty Recipe

Name: Pear Brown Betty
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, crust removed, bread torn into small pieces; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup apple cider; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 8 (about 3 3/4 pounds) Bartlett pears

Servings: persons

1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, crust removed, bread torn into small pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
8 (about 3 3/4 pounds) Bartlett pears

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Coarsely crush with a rolling pin so that the largest pieces are the size of peas.
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2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in breadcrumbs, sugar, spices, salt, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cider, and the lemon juice. Let stand 10 minutes.
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3. Peel pears; cut into 1/2-inch chunks. Place a heaping 1/2 cup pears in each of 6 small (5-inch) pie plates or ramekins. Top each with 1/4 cup breadcrumb mixture; drizzle each with 1 tablespoon cider. Top with remaining pears, then with remaining breadcrumb mixture.
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4. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper; cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until topping is browned and juices are bubbling, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheet on a wire rack 15 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, crust removed, bread torn into small pieces, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Pear Brown Betty falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pear Brown Betty

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