Best 5 Cooks Note Apple Brown Betty Vs Apple Crisp Recipes

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Apple brown betty and apple crisp are classic American desserts that are perfect for enjoying during the fall apple season. Both dishes feature a filling made with apples, sugar, and spices, but they differ in their crusts. Apple brown betty is topped with a bread crumb crust, while apple crisp has a topping made with oats, flour, and butter. In this article, we'll compare the two desserts and provide recipes for each so you can decide which one you like best.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-BERRY BROWN BETTY



Apple-Berry Brown Betty image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the dish
4 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups blackberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup crushed sugar cones (about 6 cones)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for topping (optional)

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

SLOW COOKED APPLE BROWN BETTY



Slow Cooked Apple Brown Betty image

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

3 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
10 slices bread, cubed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted

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 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

BETTY'S APPLE CRISP



Betty's Apple Crisp image

Make and share this Betty's Apple Crisp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Whtsebring

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 -8 tart baking apples
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Peel and core apples.
  • Cut into slices.
  • Place in a buttered 9-inch baking dish.
  • Combine sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter.
  • Mix with hands until lumps form.
  • Pack closely over apples.
  • Bake about 1 hour or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.3, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 47.7, Protein 2.1

EASY APPLE BROWN BETTY



Easy Apple Brown Betty image

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

5 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups homemade breadcrumbs
5 cups apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 grated rind and lemon, juice of (optional)

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that hold their shape well when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Slice the apples thinly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a combination of spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are classic choices for apple desserts, but you can also add other spices like cardamom, cloves, or allspice.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the topping tough.
  • Bake until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender: This usually takes about 45 minutes.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream: This is the perfect way to enjoy apple brown betty or apple crisp.

Conclusion:

Apple brown betty and apple crisp are both classic desserts that are perfect for fall. Apple brown betty is a little more rustic than apple crisp, with a breadcrumb topping, while apple crisp has a more traditional oat topping. Both desserts are delicious and easy to make, so you can't go wrong with either one.

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