Best 2 Grandmas Apple Brown Betty Recipes

In the realm of American comfort food, there exists a classic dessert that evokes memories of family gatherings, cozy autumn afternoons, and the warmth of grandma's kitchen: Grandma's Apple Brown Betty. This iconic dish, with its layers of tart apples, sweet brown sugar, and buttery cinnamon crumbs, is a testament to the enduring power of simple ingredients and traditional cooking methods. As the apple season graces us with its bounty, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this timeless dessert, ensuring that the flavors and aromas of Grandma's Apple Brown Betty continue to delight generations to come.

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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

Ingredients

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

Apple Brown Betty image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
If you don't have any breadcrumbs, you can use crushed graham crackers or even cornflakes.
For a sweeter dessert, add a tablespoon or two of sugar to the apples before baking.
Serve Apple Brown Betty with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple Brown Betty is a classic American dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's a perfect way to end a meal or enjoy as a snack. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Apple Brown Betty a try. You won't be disappointed!