CINNAMON-APPLE BROWN BETTY
If I had to define the "Betty" of Apple Brown Betty, she'd be a smart and thrifty Southern gal with a knack for creating simple, soul-comforting desserts. In this sweet dish, spiced apples are slow-cooked between layers of cinnamon-raisin bread cubes for a wonderful twist on the traditional oven-baked classic. -Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. In a large bowl, drizzle butter over bread cubes; toss to coat., Place 2 cups bread cubes in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Layer with half of the apple mixture and 2 cups bread cubes. Repeat layers. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until apples are tender. Stir before serving. If desired, top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
RAISIN-CHALLAH APPLE BETTY
In this doubly lucky dessert, two Rosh Hashanah favorites-raisin challah and apples dipped in honey-come together in an ambrosial brown betty. Top it with sliced almonds and vanilla ice cream, and dig into a fruitful new year.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Apple Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter.
- Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, toss apples with vinegar, 1/4 cup cider, and honey. Spoon half of apple mixture into prepared dish; sprinkle evenly with one-third of sugar mixture.
- Toss bread cubes with butter and remaining 1/4 cup cider. Spread half of bread mixture over apples in dish. Repeat layering with remaining apple mixture, one-third of sugar mixture, and remaining bread cubes. Sprinkle surface evenly with remaining sugar mixture and almonds; loosely cover with parchment-lined foil.
- Bake until apples in center of dish are tender and those along edges are bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until liquid reduces to a syrup and surface is crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve warm with ice cream.
APPLE BETTY
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
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
APPLE BROWN BETTY
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
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
APPLE BROWN BETTY
Provided by Edna Lewis
Categories Fruit Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Kwanzaa Apple Fall Winter Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Combine the nutmeg and the sugar and set aside 2 tablespoons. Put the bread cubes in a bowl and toss with the rest of the sugar mixture, the melted butter, and the lemon rind.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into fairly thick wedges. Line the bottom of a heavy 1 1/2-quart casserole with 1 cup of the bread cubes. Layer half of the apples over the bread and top with 1/2 cup of the bread cubes. Layer the rest of the apples in the casserole and sprinkle with water. Cover with the rest of the bread cubes and evenly sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top. Put the lid on the casserole or cover tightly with foil. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Take the lid off the betty, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until apples are tender and the topping is brown.
BUTTERY APPLE BROWN BETTY
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Cut the chilled butter into the walnut and cinnamon flour, with a pastry blender or fork until it is like coarse crumbs; set aside. Drizzle melted butter over cubed bread to coat, then toss with apples and raisins
- Transfer apples and bread to a baking dish and top with walnut flour topping; bake for 45 minutes or until crisp. Serve hot or warm with ice cream.
- Note that if you are starting out with fresh bread, then dry it out first in an oven
APPLE RAISIN BROWN BETTY
An old time apple dessert from my old recipe files
Provided by Marjorie Milligan
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine apples, raisins, and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- 2. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar with butter and bread crumbs. Working with fork or pastry blender, combine until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over apples in dish and drizzle with orange juice.
- 3. Bake in a 375 degrees oven for about 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
APPLE BROWN BETTY
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
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.
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History
The history of the brown betty recipe can be traced back to England in the 17th century. It was originally made with a variety of fruits, but apples became the most popular choice. The name "brown betty" is believed to have originated from the fact that the breadcrumbs in the recipe turn a golden brown color during baking.Ingredients
To make apple raisin brown betty, you will need the following ingredients:- 6-8 cups sliced apples
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 3. Place half of the sliced apples in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the bread crumb mixture over the apples, and then top with half of the raisins. 4. Repeat the layering process with the remaining apples, bread crumb mixture, and raisins. 5. Pour the melted butter over the top of the dish. 6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender. 7. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy. 8. Serve hot with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.Variations
There are many variations of the apple raisin brown betty recipe that you can try. Here are a few ideas:- Use different types of apples to add more flavor and texture to the dish.
- Add chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, to the bread crumb mixture for added crunch.
- Use brown sugar instead of white sugar for a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
- Replace the raisins with dried cranberries or chopped dates for a different flavor profile.
- Add a splash of bourbon or rum to the melted butter for an adult twist on the classic recipe.