Best 5 Apple Fig Brown Betty Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

"Apple fig brown betty" is a traditional American dessert with several variations. It is typically made with layers of sliced apples, figs, and bread cubes, flavored with spices and sugar, and then baked until golden brown and bubbly. This comforting dish can be served warm or cold and is often accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating a delicious and classic "apple fig brown betty". We will discuss the necessary ingredients, the process of layering them, and the optimal baking time and temperature to achieve the perfect texture and flavor. Additionally, we will explore creative variations on the classic recipe to suit different tastes and preferences.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE BROWN BETTY



Apple Brown Betty image

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

4 cups soft white bread crumbs (about 6 slices bread)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 large apples, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup apple cider

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-FIG BROWN BETTY



Apple-Fig Brown Betty image

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

5 cups soft white bread crumbs (about 10 slices bread)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
4 large baking apples (about 2 lb), peeled, sliced (8 cups)
16 medium dried figs, quartered (1 cup)
1/2 cup apple cider

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

APPLE-PUMPKIN BROWN BETTY



Apple-Pumpkin Brown Betty image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 2-to-3-pound sugar pumpkin
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup cubed bread (preferably from a baguette)
2 Gala apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon rum (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
Maple syrup, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Slice off and reserve the top 1 1/2 inches of the pumpkin. Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the apples, brown sugar and raisins to the skillet and cook until the apples are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the rum, vanilla, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Return the bread to the skillet.
  • Put the pumpkin in a small baking dish and fill the pumpkin with the apple mixture. Cover with the pumpkin top and add 1 inch of boiling water to the baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake until the pumpkin is tender, 2 hours to 2 hours, 30 minutes. Remove the foil and pumpkin top and return the stuffed pumpkin to the oven. Bake until the filling is lightly browned, about 10 more minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with maple syrup. To serve, scrape the pumpkin flesh and stir into the apple mixture.

APPLE BETTY



Apple Betty image

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups Keebler® honey graham crackers, coarsely crumbled
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 medium cooking apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. In medium bowl stir together crackers and 1/2 cup of sugar. Add margarine or butter. Toss until combined. Set aside.2. In small bowl stir together remaining sugar and cinnamon. In 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan alternate layers of apples, cinnamon mixture and crumb mixture.3. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes more. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

PEAR BETTYS



Pear Bettys image

An easy, spiced fruit dessert with buttered breadcrumbs or cake-crumb topping that turns golden brown as it cooks, that's a betty. No one seems to know who Betty was. Our individual bettys have two layers of Bartlett pears. In between and on top is a blend of torn sourdough bread, butter, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of apple cider.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, crust removed, bread torn into small pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 (about 3 3/4 pounds) Bartlett pears

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Coarsely crush with a rolling pin so that the largest pieces are the size of peas.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in breadcrumbs, sugar, spices, salt, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cider, and the lemon juice. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Peel pears; cut into 1/2-inch chunks. Place a heaping 1/2 cup pears in each of 6 small (5-inch) pie plates or ramekins. Top each with 1/4 cup breadcrumb mixture; drizzle each with 1 tablespoon cider. Top with remaining pears, then with remaining breadcrumb mixture.
  • Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper; cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until topping is browned and juices are bubbling, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheet on a wire rack 15 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect Brown Betty, choose firm, ripe apples that will hold their shape during baking.
  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • If you don't have any fresh figs, you can substitute dried figs. Just be sure to soak them in hot water for 30 minutes before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the Brown Betty tough.
  • Bake the Brown Betty until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender. This usually takes about 45 minutes.
  • Serve the Brown Betty warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple Fig Brown Betty is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of sweet apples, figs, and a crispy oat topping, it's the perfect way to end a meal. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting dessert, give Apple Fig Brown Betty a try.

Related Topics