Apple Brown Betty
A nostalgic dessert featuring sweet and tart apples baked with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Apples, sliced
- 3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Apples by coring and slicing them into thin wedges and tossing them with 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Make the Breadcrumb Mixture by melting the butter and combining it with breadcrumbs, remaining brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Layer it Up by placing half of the breadcrumb mixture, followed by half of the apples, and repeating the layers, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and consider adding toasted nuts or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple Brown Betty, apple dessert, baked apples, comfort food, nostalgic recipes