Best Ample Brown Betty Recipes

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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 BROWN BETTY



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 to 2 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing
8 slices hearty wheat bread, diced
3 apples, preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced
1 1/2 packed cups brown sugar, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously butter a 9-by-13-inch rectangular baking dish.
  • Place half the diced bread in the baking dish, and then sprinkle on half the diced apples, half the brown sugar and half the butter. Repeat with another layer of bread, apples, brown sugar and butter. End by sprinkling 1/2 cup water all over the surface, a spoonful at a time.
  • Bake, covered in foil, until the apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to brown.

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.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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Enjoy this brown Betty - a traditional dessert made by baking apples and bread crumbs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups soft white bread crumbs (about 6 slices bread)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 large apples, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, stir together bread crumbs and melted butter. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Place half of the apple slices in casserole; sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture and half of the bread crumb mixture. Repeat layers. Pour cider over top.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 76 g, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg

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 :

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings, 1 serving is about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large Golden Delicious apples (about 2 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
2 tablespoons butter, divided
3 slices whole-wheat bread (1-ounce each) crusts included (to make about 2 1/4 cups crumbs)
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine apples, apple cider, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted, remove from heat and transfer apple mixture to a 9-inch glass pie plate.
  • Place bread in food processor and process until crumbs are formed, about 15 seconds. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in microwave for 20 seconds. Toss crumbs with melted butter, walnuts, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Scatter crumb mixture on top of apples and bake for 30 minutes, until topping is crisped and lightly browned.
  • Excellent source of: Fiber and Manganese
  • Good source of: Vitamin C

EMI'S APPLE BROWN BETTY



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This is a family treat that's been passed down for generations. The recipe was sometimes tripled because it had to be shared among a family of eight. This can be served with ice cream! It tastes best served hot.

Provided by Emi M

Categories     Desserts     Cobbler Recipes     Apple Cobbler Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup brown sugar
½ cup margarine
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread apple pie filling in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, margarine, and baking powder in a large bowl to make a soft dough. Spoon dough over apple filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden, about 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 233.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

APPLE BETTY



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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

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.

APPLE CRISP WITH OATS



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Making scratch-made apple crisp is easier than you think with this easy recipe. Chunks of apple get tossed with cinnamon, sugar and a little flour to help create the right texture, then topped with a simple streusel mixture. Simply bake until golden on top and bubbly inside. It's a perfect recipe for new and experienced bakers alike, and a delicious way to celebrate fall.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cut in pieces
6 cups chopped (3/4-inch pieces) peeled tart apples (6 medium)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup flour, the oats, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until blended. Cut in cold butter, using fork or pastry blender, until mixture is crumbly. (Do not overmix.) Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix Filling ingredients until well coated. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle streusel over top.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling along edges.
  • Cool at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 47 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Ample Brown Betty Recipes: A Traditional Dessert That Never Fails to Impress

Brown Betty is a classic American dessert that has been around for over a century. It is essentially a bread pudding that is flavored with fragrant spices and sweetened with brown sugar, which gives it a distinctive dark color and rich taste. The traditional recipe calls for layering sliced bread and sweetened breadcrumbs with spiced apples, and baking it until the top is golden brown and crispy.

The Origins of Brown Betty

The exact origins of Brown Betty are a bit unclear, but it is widely believed to have been created by early American settlers. The dish was most likely inspired by English bread puddings, which were typically made with leftover bread, spices, and dried fruit. Brown Betty evolved to include apples, which were abundant in colonial America, and became a popular dessert for special occasions, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Charm of Brown Betty

What makes Brown Betty such a beloved dessert is its simplicity, taste, and versatility. The ingredients are humble and easy to find, but when combined, they create a dessert that is greater than the sum of its parts. The layers of spiced apples and bread become soft and gooey in the oven, and the brown sugar caramelizes and forms a crunchy topping. The aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and apples permeates the air, making it impossible to resist sneaking a spoonful before it has cooled completely.

Brown Betty is also a dessert that is forgiving and adaptable. You can use any type of bread, from white to whole-grain, and any variety of apple, from tart to sweet. You can adjust the spices to suit your taste, adding more or less cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves. You can even add other fruits, such as pears, peaches, or berries, to the mix to create a more complex flavor profile.

Ample Brown Betty Recipes

If you are looking for a Brown Betty recipe to try at home, you have plenty of options. Here are some of the most popular recipes, each with its own unique twist:

Classic Brown Betty Recipe
  • 8 cups sliced bread, cubed
  • 4 cups peeled, sliced apples
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 cup water

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish. Heat the water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until apples are tender. Place a layer of bread cubes on the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon a layer of the apple mixture on top. Repeat layering, making sure to end with bread cubes. Finally, pour any remaining liquid over the top. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.

Berry Brown Betty Recipe
  • 8 cups sliced bread, cubed
  • 4 cups mixed berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup water

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish. Heat the water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the mixed berries, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until berries are tender. Place a layer of bread cubes on the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon a layer of the berry mixture on top. Repeat layering, making sure to end with bread cubes. Finally, pour any remaining liquid over the top. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.

Chocolate Brown Betty Recipe
  • 8 cups sliced bread, cubed
  • 4 cups peeled, sliced apples
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup water

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish. Heat the water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until apples are tender. Place a layer of bread cubes on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips over the bread cubes. Spoon a layer of the apple mixture on top. Repeat layering, making sure to end with bread cubes. Finally, sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.

Conclusion

Ample Brown Betty recipes are a must-try for anyone looking for a classic American dessert that is easy to make and delicious to eat. Brown Betty is a dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from a cozy family dinner to a festive holiday celebration. Whether you stick to the traditional recipe or add your own twist, Brown Betty is a dessert that never fails to impress.

Brown Betty is a classic American dessert that has been around for centuries. It is a simple dessert that features layers of sweetened fruit and buttery breadcrumbs or cake crumbs. One of the most popular variations of Brown Betty is the ample Brown Betty recipe. A good ample Brown Betty recipe is all about the balance between the sweetness of the fruit, the richness of the breadcrumbs, and the buttery goodness that holds everything together.

Tip #1: Choose the Right Fruit

The success of your ample Brown Betty recipe depends on choosing the right type of fruit. So, make sure to pick a sweet, juicy, and flavorful fruit for your recipe. Apples are the traditional choice for Brown Betty, but you can also use pears, cherries, berries, peaches, or plums. Whatever fruit you choose, make sure it is ripe and at the peak of its flavor.

Tip #2: Combine the Right Spices and Flavors

Spices and flavors are what give your ample Brown Betty recipe its unique personality. So, choose your spices and flavors wisely. Cinnamon is a classic spice that complements apples perfectly, but you can also use nutmeg, ginger, allspice, or cloves. Brown sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice are also great flavor enhancers that can bring out the sweetness and tanginess of the fruit.

Tip #3: Make the Breadcrumb Mixture

The breadcrumb mixture is the heart of your ample Brown Betty recipe. So, pay close attention to the texture and flavor of your breadcrumbs. Start by toasting your breadcrumbs with butter until they are golden brown and crispy. Then, add sugar, spices, and flavors to the mixture. Make sure to mix everything well and taste the breadcrumb mixture. Adjust the sweetness and flavor to your liking.

Tip #4: Layer the Fruit and Breadcrumb Mixture

Layering is crucial to the success of your ample Brown Betty recipe. Start by greasing a baking dish with butter. Then, spread a layer of breadcrumb mixture at the bottom of the dish. On top of the breadcrumb layer, add a layer of fruit, making sure that the fruit is spread evenly across the dish. Repeat the layering process until you have used up all your ingredients. Finish with a layer of breadcrumb mixture on top.

Tip #5: Bake the Brown Betty to Perfection

Baking is the final step in making your ample Brown Betty recipe. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and bake your Brown Betty for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy. Make sure to keep an eye on the Brown Betty while it is baking to avoid burning the top layer of breadcrumbs. When the Brown Betty is done, remove it from the oven, and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion

Making an ample Brown Betty recipe that is both delicious and satisfying requires a bit of knowledge and practice. By following the tips mentioned above, you can make a Brown Betty that is sweet, flavorful, and irresistible. So, don't be afraid to experiment with different fruits, spices, and flavors to find the perfect Brown Betty recipe that suits your taste buds.

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