Apple Brown Betty
A cozy American dessert featuring tender baked apples topped with a sweet and crispy crumb mixture, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 cups of breadcrumbs (preferably whole grain or homemade)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into roughly 1/4-inch slices. Drizzle with lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the breadcrumb mixture, followed by sliced apples, and then top with remaining breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until the topping is golden and apples are bubbling.
- Cool slightly before serving, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Experiment with different types of apples or add nuts and dried fruits to personalize your Apple Brown Betty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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