Apple Brown Betty
Our apple brown betty is an easy-to-make, layered dessert of tart apple slices, brown sugar, buttered breadcrumbs, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs tart apples about 6 medium - see notes
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar divided
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon divided
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously butter a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Peel and core the apples, slice them into thin wedges, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture and toss to thoroughly coat the apple slices with the spices and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine the panko crumbs with the remaining brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Slowly pour in the melted butter and combine well.
- Arrange half of the apples in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish and top with half of the butter and crumb mixture.
- Repeat with the remaining apples and crumbs.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until the crumbs are nicely browned, then remove from the oven and cover with foil.
- Continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a knife.
Notes
Choosing apples for this recipe:
We generally use Granny Smith apples for this recipe because they hold their shape after baking and we like their tart flavor. If you like a sweeter apple, try Golden Delicious, or a mix of Granny Smith and Golden Delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 282 | Total Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 221mg | Carbohydrates: 49g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 29g | Protein: 3g