Description
A cozy, old-fashioned dessert made with tender spiced apples and a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping. Apple Brown Betty is warm, comforting, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, lightly toasted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and half the brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs with the remaining brown sugar, melted butter, and salt.
- Spread half the breadcrumb mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer the seasoned apples evenly over the crumbs.
- Top with the remaining breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for better flavor balance.
- Toasting the breadcrumbs adds a richer texture and flavor.
- Try adding chopped nuts to the topping for crunch.
- Great make-ahead dessert for holidays or gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg