Best 9 Slow Cooked Apple Brown Betty Recipes

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Apple brown betty, a classic New England dessert, is a heartwarming dish that combines the flavors of apples, cinnamon, sugar, and bread. Often served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this comfort food is perfect for a chilly day or a special occasion. Whether you're using tart Granny Smith apples for a tangy twist or sweet Honeycrisp apples for a mellow flavor, there are many variations of this timeless recipe. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, apple brown betty is a delightful treat that anyone can make.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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

CINNAMON-APPLE BROWN BETTY



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If I had to define the "Betty" of Apple Brown Betty, she'd be a smart and thrifty Southern gal with a knack for creating simple, soul-comforting desserts. In this sweet dish, spiced apples are slow-cooked between layers of cinnamon-raisin bread cubes for a wonderful twist on the traditional oven-baked classic. -Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium tart apples, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons butter, melted
6 cups cubed day-old cinnamon-raisin bread (about 10 slices)
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. In a large bowl, drizzle butter over bread cubes; toss to coat., Place 2 cups bread cubes in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Layer with half of the apple mixture and 2 cups bread cubes. Repeat layers. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until apples are tender. Stir before serving. If desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE BROWN BETTY



Apple Brown Betty image

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



Apple Brown Betty image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds cooking apples (recommended: McIntosh or Granny Smith)
4 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Peel, core and slice apples. Place the bread slices in a food processor and blend to make fresh crumbs or finely chop it up. Rub a 1-quart baking dish thickly with butter then sprinkle liberally with brown sugar. Add alternating layers of sliced apples, sugar, and bread crumbs, then repeat, ending with bread crumbs. Thickly sprinkle with sugar and dot with extra butter. Sprinkle on the water. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until well browned on the top. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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.

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     Apple Desserts

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

CROCK POT APPLE BROWN BETTY



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Make and share this Crock Pot Apple Brown Betty recipe from Food.com.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs cooking apples
10 slices bread, cubed (about 4 cups)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Wash apples, peel, core, and cut into eights.
  • Place in bottom on crock.
  • Combine bread cubes, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, sugar, butter and toss together.
  • Place on top of apples in crock.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low setting 2-4 hours.
  • Check apples about halfway into this -- if not softening enough, add water or apple juice to steam inside the pot. Half to three quarters of a cup is usually sufficient.

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Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • If you don't have any bread crumbs, you can use crushed graham crackers or oatmeal.
  • Be sure to butter the baking dish well, or the apple brown betty may stick.
  • Bake the apple brown betty until the apples are tender and the top is golden brown.
  • Serve the apple brown betty warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Conclusion:

Apple Brown Betty is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's a perfect dish for any occasion. Here are some additional tips for making the best apple brown betty: - Use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn, for a more complex flavor. - Be sure to slice the apples thinly so that they cook evenly. - If you don't have any bread crumbs, you can use crushed graham crackers or oatmeal. - Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apples for extra flavor. - Bake the apple brown betty until the apples are tender and the top is golden brown. - Serve the apple brown betty warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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