Apple brown betty is a classic American dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This comforting dish features layers of sliced apples, brown sugar, spices, and a buttery breadcrumb topping. The apples are usually tart and slightly firm, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, which hold their shape well during baking. The combination of the tangy apples, sweet brown sugar, and warm spices creates a delicious and aromatic dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S APPLE BROWN BETTY
This recipe belonged to my Grandma, she made it often. We love it, comfort food at it's best. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 pan
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Arrange slices in the bottom of a lightly greased 12x9 pan.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Mix flour and brown sugar.
- Cut in butter until crumbly and set aside.
- Syrup: Combine ingredients and stir well.
- Drizzle half of mixture over apples.
- Cover with flour mix.
- Pour remaining syrup over top.
- Bake at 350 for one hour.
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
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.
APPLE BROWN BETTY
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously butter a 9-by-13-inch rectangular baking dish.
- Place half the diced bread in the baking dish, and then sprinkle on half the diced apples, half the brown sugar and half the butter. Repeat with another layer of bread, apples, brown sugar and butter. End by sprinkling 1/2 cup water all over the surface, a spoonful at a time.
- Bake, covered in foil, until the apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to brown.
EASY APPLE BROWN BETTY
Make and share this Easy Apple Brown Betty recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Apple
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter 1 1 1/2 quart baking dish (also need a lid).
- Toss crumbs and butter togetehr.
- Spread 1/3 of this mixture into baking dish.
- Toss apples, sugar and spice (+lemon) together in a separate bowl.
- Spread 1/2 the apple mixture over crumb layer.
- Repeat until layers end with crumb mixture.
- Add 1/3 cup hot water.
- Cover tightly and cook for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for 20 minutes more.
- Serve warm with heavy cream.
SLOW COOKED APPLE BROWN BETTY
Apples, spices and bread cubes come together in this quick dessert that you can make in the slow cooker.
Provided by rachel gillespie
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place apples into the crock of a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, toss together the bread cubes, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar. Place on top of the apples and drizzle with melted butter. Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours, or until apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 446.9 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
APPLE-BERRY BROWN BETTY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Toss the apples, blackberries, granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, the lemon zest and juice, flour and 4 tablespoons melted butter in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the cones, brown sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, the almonds, salt and the remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter.
- Pour half of the apple-berry mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter half of the cone mixture on top. Spread the remaining apple-berry mixture on top, then sprinkle with the remaining cone mixture. Bake until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer the dish to a rack and let sit 10 minutes before serving. Top with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 7.5 grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 35 grams
EMI'S APPLE BROWN BETTY
This is a family treat that's been passed down for generations. The recipe was sometimes tripled because it had to be shared among a family of eight. This can be served with ice cream! It tastes best served hot.
Provided by Emi M
Categories Desserts Cobbler Recipes Apple Cobbler Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread apple pie filling in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, margarine, and baking powder in a large bowl to make a soft dough. Spoon dough over apple filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden, about 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 233.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
APPLE BROWN BETTY
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings, 1 serving is about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine apples, apple cider, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted, remove from heat and transfer apple mixture to a 9-inch glass pie plate.
- Place bread in food processor and process until crumbs are formed, about 15 seconds. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in microwave for 20 seconds. Toss crumbs with melted butter, walnuts, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Scatter crumb mixture on top of apples and bake for 30 minutes, until topping is crisped and lightly browned.
- Excellent source of: Fiber and Manganese
- Good source of: Vitamin C
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.
APPLE SLICES BROWN BETTY
Sliced tart apples are layered with spiced bread crumbs and brown sugar, and topped with butter and applesauce, in this easy baked dessert.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and cloves. Place half of the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half the bread crumb mixture. Repeat layers. Pour melted butter over all and cover with applesauce. Combine remaining cinnamon with white sugar and sprinkle on top.
- Bake in preheated oven 1 hour, until apples are tender and mixture is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.6 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 259.7 mg, Sugar 44.1 g
APPLE BROWN BETTY
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Peel, core and slice apples. Place the bread slices in a food processor and blend to make fresh crumbs or finely chop it up. Rub a 1-quart baking dish thickly with butter then sprinkle liberally with brown sugar. Add alternating layers of sliced apples, sugar, and bread crumbs, then repeat, ending with bread crumbs. Thickly sprinkle with sugar and dot with extra butter. Sprinkle on the water. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until well browned on the top. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
DECADENT APPLE BROWN BETTY
A favourite dessert of many. This makes good use of stale bread. Who knew that with such simple ingredients as bread, apples, butter, sugar.....you could make something so delicious and magnificent! It's magic! When rhubarb replaces the apples, it is known as Blushing Betty! Another example of North American Colonial thrift!
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 180*C/375*F. Butter a shallow 1 ½ litre baking dish.
- Place half the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Mix the remaining cubes with 2 TBS of melted butter and set aside.
- Spread the apple slices over the bread cubes in the baking dish. Stir together the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, water, lemon juice, lemon rind and the remaining 5 TBS of butter. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour evenly over the apples, then top with the reserved bread cubes.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the bread is well browned. If it is browning too quickly, cover lightly with foil. Serve warm or cold with cream or ice cream.
CROCK POT APPLE BROWN BETTY
Make and share this Crock Pot Apple Brown Betty recipe from Food.com.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Dessert
Time 4h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash apples, peel, core, and cut into eights.
- Place in bottom on crock.
- Combine bread cubes, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, sugar, butter and toss together.
- Place on top of apples in crock.
- Cover.
- Cook on low setting 2-4 hours.
- Check apples about halfway into this -- if not softening enough, add water or apple juice to steam inside the pot. Half to three quarters of a cup is usually sufficient.
APPLE-FIG BROWN BETTY
As good as Grandma's, this dessert overflows with juicy apple slices and sweet figs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, stir together bread crumbs, granulated sugar and butter. Spread 1/3 of crumb mixture in bottom of baking dish.
- In medium bowl, stir together brown sugar and apple pie spice. Add apples and figs; stir to coat with sugar mixture. Spoon over crumb mixture in dish. Pour apple cider evenly over apple mixture. Top with remaining 2/3 of crumb mixture.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 87 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 65 g, TransFat 1/2 g
GRANDMA'S APPLE BROWN BETTY
This is a very old recipe that must have come from my Great Grandma. I remember Grandma and Mom making this simple dessert when I was very young. Served with ice cream or whipped cream this is very good. Both Grandma and my Dad liked it warm, in a bowl with fresh, cold, heavy cream on it. When I make it now I usually add dried...
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together flour, oatmeal, sugars, and butter. Stir and blend well with a fork to make a crumb mixture. Divide mixture in 2 parts. In 2 quart long baking pan, spread and pat down 1/2 of the crumb mixture.
- 2. Stir cinnamon and any fruits or nuts you are using into the applesauce. Pour this mixture over the crumbs in the baking dish. Finish by carefully patting out the remaining half of the crumb mix on the applesauce. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes. Crust is done when applesauce begins to bubble. Good all by itself or serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
BANANA & APPLE BROWN BETTY
I see a lot of Apple Brown Betty recipes posted on here but none like my mom's with bananas in it! She used to make this often for dessert after dinner on weekdays. Sometimes we'd eat any leftovers for breakfast the next morning! I love it!
Provided by AprilShowers
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix sugar, salt and cinnamon together; combine with sliced apples and bananas.
- In a skillet, brown bread cubes in the butter.
- Fill buttered baking dish with alternate layers of bread cubes and fruit using bread cubes as top and bottom layers.
- Cover dish and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove cover and bake 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 258.1, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 37.7, Protein 2.2
APPLE BERRY BROWN BETTY
Gotta try this out!
Provided by Brandy Bender
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Toss the apples, blackberries, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, the lemon zest and juice, flour and 4 tablespoons melted butter in a large bowl.
- 2. In another bowl, combine the cones, brown sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, the almonds, salt and remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
- 3. Pour half of the apple-berry mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter half of the cone mixture on top. Spread the remaining apple-berry mixture on top, then sprinkle with the remaining cone mixture. Bake until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer the dish to a rack and let sit 10 minutes before serving. Top with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
INDIVIDUAL APPLE BROWN BETTY
Comfort food - warm, gooey, appley, and just for you! Good way to use up old bread and apples, too. Note: when DH makes this he puts brown sugar and butter (mixed to crumbly) topping on this and they are even better.
Provided by sheepdoc
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 4 ramekins, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease four 6 oz ramekins (butter, shortening, or Pam) and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Melt butter, then mix with cubed bread.
- Mix lemon juice. brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then mix with sliced apples.
- Press 1/8th of bread mixture into bottom of each ramekin, cover with 1/8th of apple mixture, repeat. Pour any leftover liquid over top. (bread, apples, bread, apples in each ramekin).
- Place ramekins on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 40-50 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
CROCKPOT APPLE BROWN BETTY
This is a very good but easy dessert to make in the crockpot. I have even added a cup of golden raisins for extra taste and texture. Great served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Provided by Jeanne Benavidez
Categories Other Desserts
Time 3h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Wash apples, peel, core, cut into eighths; place in bottom of crock.
- 2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and spices.
- 3. In a medium bowl, combine bread cubes, butter mixture; toss together. Pour on top of apples in the crock.
- 4. Cover and cook on low setting 2 to 3 hours.
Tips:
- If you want a crispier topping, use a combination of oats and flour. If you prefer a softer topping, use all flour.
- Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to prevent the apples from browning and will make them easier to eat.
- If you don't have any lemon juice on hand, you can use apple cider vinegar instead.
- Be sure to grease the baking dish before adding the apple mixture. This will help to prevent the apples from sticking to the dish.
- Bake the apple brown betty until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. This usually takes about 45 minutes.
- Serve the apple brown betty warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Apple brown betty is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover apples, and it is always a hit with family and friends. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect apple brown betty every time.
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