Best 4 Cranberry Betty Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and comforting dessert that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than cranberry betty. This classic dish combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples and a buttery oat topping. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, cranberry betty is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY BETTY

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For a tart autumn dessert, this one is hard to beat. We love the way the sweet apples and brown sugar complement the tangy cranberries. Topped with the lemon sauce, it's a winner! -Leona Cullen, Melrose, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups soft bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, divided
5 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
LEMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch salt
1 cup water
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a skillet, brown the bread crumbs in 3 tablespoons butter. Place half the apples in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine the brown sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle half over apples. Top with half of the bread crumbs. Dot with half of the remaining butter. Place the cranberries on top. Layer with remaining apples, brown sugar mixture, bread crumbs and butter. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes more or until fruit is tender. , For lemon sauce, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan; add water and lemon zest until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and butter until melted. Serve over warm Cranberry Betty.

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QUICK CRANBERRY PUNCH

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The fizz from the ginger ale makes this fruity punch a hit at any party!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
2 cans (12 ounces each) ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

Make lemonade as directed on can in large pitcher.
Stir in cranberry juice cocktail and enough ice to chill. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg

CRANBERRY BETTY (1958)

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A betty is a fruit dessert made with breadcrumbs. This one uses bananas and canned cranberry sauce. Adapted from COOKINDEX recipe card D116.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 -5 bananas
1 lemon, juice of, about 1/4 cup
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 cups soft breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 grated lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Peel and slice the bananas and sprinkle the lemon juice over them. Set aside.
Combine sugar, crumbs, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix well. Remove 1/2 cup of mixture and set aside.
Place alternate layers of crumb mixture and bananas in a 1 1/2 quart casserole or baking dish.
Top with cranberry sauce, reserved crumb mixture, and lemon zest.
Dot with butter.
Bake 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 179.3, Carbohydrate 92, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 71.7, Protein 2.8

BETTY'S BAKED CRANBERRY RELISH

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A good friend and fellow coworkers gave me this recipe for homemade Cranberry Sauce. Since making it the first time, I have made it every Thanksgiving since. It has always gotten raves. It is to change as well. You can sub Apricot, Cherry,or Raspberry preserves for the Orange marmalade. I also sometimes omit the walnuts as my stepdaughter is allergic. Any leftovers after the holiday I use in my Thanksgiving Salmon recipe. That recipe I have also posted.

Provided by Expat in Holland

Categories Sauces

Time 11m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 cups cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

In a bowl combine cranberries and sugar. Toss well.
Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
Bake at 350, covered, for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and stir in marmalade, lemon juice and grated peel and walnuts.
Stir well to combine.
Leave at room temp to cool for 45 minutes.
Refridgerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 69.2, Protein 3.5

Tips:

Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart flavor that complements the sweetness of the other ingredients in cranberry betty. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
Don't overcook the betty. The betty is done when the cranberries are tender and the topping is golden brown. If you overcook the betty, the cranberries will become mushy and the topping will be too hard.
Serve the betty warm. Cranberry betty is best served warm, but it can also be served cold. If you're serving the betty cold, be sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.
Top the betty with whipped cream or ice cream. Whipped cream or ice cream is a delicious addition to cranberry betty. It adds a creamy richness that complements the tartness of the cranberries.

Conclusion:

Cranberry betty is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. It's perfect for potlucks, holiday parties, or a simple weeknight dessert. With its combination of tart cranberries, sweet apples, and a buttery topping, cranberry betty is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.