Apple Brown Betty
The iconic apple brown Betty is an old-fashioned American dessert that has been delighting families for over 150 years!
Ingredients
- Butter or cooking spray, for the baking dish
- 2 cups soft breadcrumbs, fresh or day-old
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup orange juice
Recommended Equipment
- 1 1/2-qt baking dish
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.Butter or cooking spray (for the baking dish)
- Combine the breadcrumbs, sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.2 cups soft breadcrumbs (fresh or day-old) | 2/3 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar | 1 tsp orange zest | 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Arrange half of the apple slices in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining breadcrumb mixture.4 large apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- Combine the melted butter with the orange juice; drizzle evenly over the breadcrumb topping.3 tbsp melted butter | 1/4 cup orange juice
- Bake the apple Betty for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is nicely browned and the apples are tender. Let it cool on a rack and serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
Tip: If the topping browns before the apples are tender, cover the dish loosely with foil for the last few minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 5gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 278IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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