United States / Dessert
Apple Brown Betty
A brown betty is an American dessert of fruit and bread crumbs. This version uses apples.
Ingredients
- soft bread crumbs, soft2 cup
- white granulated sugar½ cup
- butter or margarine, or margarine¼ cup
- cinnamon1 teaspoon
- apples, sliced (they don't need to be peeled)3 cup
- water¾ cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Sauté bread crumbs in butter.
Add apples, cinnamon, sugar, and water.
If the skillet is oven-proof, cover and place in the oven. If the skillet is not oven-proof, transfer to a greased casserole dish.
Cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until apples are tender.
If mixture becomes too dry during baking, add another ¼ cup of water. (Apples vary as to moisture content.)
