BROWN BETTY
- 15m Prep Time
- 50m Cook Time
- 1h 5mReady In
A classic baked apple dessert with a buttery bread crumb topping and warm spices. Layers of chopped apples are baked with a cinnamon-nutmeg sugar mixture and finished with a golden, crispy crust.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cup soft bread crumbs or finely chopped bread
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 fresh lemon grated rind and juice
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 cup chopped apples
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 5 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 9.55 mg
- Iron: 0.13 mg
- Magnesium: 5.78 mg
- Phosphorus: 11.4 mg
- Potassium: 111 mg
- Zinc: 0.06 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cup soft bread crumbs or finely chopped bread
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 cup chopped apples
Prepare
- 1 fresh lemon, grated rind and juice
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a baking dish (about 8x8 inches or similar).
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Step 2.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan or microwave. Stir in 2 cups soft bread crumbs until evenly coated.
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Step 3.
In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup sugar, the grated rind of 1 lemon (reserve the juice), ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg. Mix well.
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Step 4.
Spread a layer of the buttered crumbs on the bottom of the prepared dish to cover it.
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Step 5.
Add half of the chopped apples (about 1½ cups) over the crumbs. Sprinkle with half of the sugar-spice mixture.
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Step 6.
Add another layer of buttered crumbs, then the remaining apples, and finally the remaining sugar-spice mixture. Top with the remaining buttered crumbs.
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Step 7.
Mix the reserved lemon juice with ¼ cup water and drizzle evenly over the top of the crumb mixture.
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Step 8.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
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Step 9.
Remove the foil and continue baking for a few minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving.