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Apple Brown Betty

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A classic American dessert with tender apples layered with a buttery breadcrumb mixture, perfectly embodying comfort food.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium-sized apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Core and slice the apples thinly and toss with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
  4. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer the apple slices and breadcrumb mixture, repeating until all ingredients are used.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until apples are bubbling and topping is golden brown.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent treat.

Nutrition

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