Best 12 Easy Apple Brown Betty Recipes

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Apple brown betty is a classic American dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This comforting dish features layers of tender apples, a buttery crumb topping, and a hint of cinnamon. Whether you're looking for a cozy treat on a chilly autumn day or a simple dessert to bring to a potluck, apple brown betty is sure to be a hit. Let's dive into the best recipe for making this classic dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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

4 slices white bread, toasted
3 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

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.

GRANDMA'S APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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

10 -12 baking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 lb butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 lemon, juice of

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



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 to 2 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing
8 slices hearty wheat bread, diced
3 apples, preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced
1 1/2 packed cups brown sugar, plus more if needed

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 CRISP



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Four apples and a few baking staples are the key to whipping up a crowd-pleasing dessert at a moment's notice. There are few more universally loved fall desserts than this-tender, juicy apples topped with a perfectly crunchy streusel, all toasty and warm from the oven. And the enjoyment of this easy apple crisp isn't just in the eating. The fact that this can be made on the fly makes it a favorite among those doing the baking as well. Try it once, and we're sure it'll become a staple in your kitchen, too.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium cooking apples (Rome Beauty, Granny Smith or Greening), peeled, sliced (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup water
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
Ice cream or whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread apples in pan. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over apples. Pour water over apples.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and softened butter, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with fork. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 1/2 g

APPLE BETTY



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Everyone always raves about this pie. You don't have to make pie crust! You can control the sweetness by the amount of streusel topping you use.

Provided by Barbara Milam

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups thinly sliced apples
¼ cup orange juice
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie plate.
  • Mound sliced apples in the pie plate. Sprinkle with orange juice.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Scatter over the apples.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 82.7 mg, Sugar 32.2 g

EMI'S APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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

1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup brown sugar
½ cup margarine
1 tablespoon baking powder

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

EASY APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 apples, Granny Smith or Braeburn, peeled and cored
3 lemons, zested and juiced
3 lemons, zested and juiced
1 1/2 cups unseasoned bread crumbs
1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 additional tablespoon for greasing the baking dish
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Place the apples on a flat surface, cut them in half, and then into thin slices. Put them in a medium bowl and coat them with a light layer of zest from 1 of the lemons and all of the lemon juice.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the butter and bread crumbs. Season with salt. Set aside.
  • In a third bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Mix to blend and add the apple slices.
  • Grease each baking dish with the remaining butter. Layer the bottom with the apples and cover with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Cover the dishes tightly with aluminum foil and place in the center of the oven. Bake until the apples are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the foil, raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees F and bake until the top browns. Serve immediately.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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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

EASY APPLE BETTY



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I've been cooking since I was a young girl and am always on the lookout for easy yet delicious dishes. This recipe fits the bill.-Sharon Knelsen, Coaldale, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1-3/4 cups crushed oatmeal cookies (about 18)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Toss apples and apple juice; arrange half in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine cookie crumbs, butter and cinnamon; sprinkle half over apples. Repeat layers. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 9g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g protein.

APPLE BETTY



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Looking for an easy fruit dessert? Let apples fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of the fall harvest as you make this betty with its buttery breadcrumb topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 to 5 slices white sandwich bread (about 4 ounces total), torn into large pieces
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 pounds Gala apples (about 6), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup packed light- or dark-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a food processor, pulse bread until coarse crumbs form (you should have about 2 cups). Spread breadcrumbs on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer to a bowl, add butter, and toss until coated.
  • Meanwhile, place apples in a large bowl, and toss with lemon juice. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and half the breadcrumbs. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square (or other shallow 2-quart) baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until fruit mixture is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Then remove foil, and continue baking until breadcrumbs have browned and apples are easily pierced with a paring knife, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving. Top, if desired, with vanilla ice cream sprinkled with cinnamon.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



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Apple Brown Betty is an old-fashioned dessert that looks and tastes as wholesome as can be.

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 heaping cups peeled, diced sweet apples
1/2 cup natural granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine
4 cups fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the apples with the sugar and cinnamon, and stir together.
  • In a 9 by 9-inch nonstick baking pan, arrange layers of half of the apple mixture. Dot with half of the margarine, then sprinkle with half of the bread crumbs. Repeat the layers, then sprinkle 1/4 cup water over the top.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the top is golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Serve warm.
  • Calories: 307
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Carbohydrate: 58g
  • Cholesterol: 16mg
  • Sodium: 192mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your brown betty a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the apples. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a combination of spices. This will add flavor and depth to your brown betty. Some good choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make brown betty. Feel free to add your favorite ingredients or adjust the recipe to your liking.

Conclusion:

Apple brown betty is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's a perfect choice for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a dessert that is both delicious and easy to make, give apple brown betty a try.

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