Do I need to peel the apples?

That’s up to you! My Grandma always peeled hers, but I sometimes leave the skins on. Peel them if you prefer a softer texture, or leave them on for a little extra color and texture.

What kind of bread works best?

White bread, French bread, brioche and Hawaiian rolls are all delicious choices. Slightly stale bread works especially well, making this a perfect way to use up leftover bread or rolls. Leave the crusts on!

How do I know when my apple brown betty is done?

The bread should be deep golden brown and the apples should be tender when you poke them with a small knife. Start checking at 40 minutes. If the bread is browning before the apples are tender, loosely cover the dish with foil and keep baking.

Is apple brown betty the same as apple crisp?

They are cozy apple cousins! A brown betty uses sweetened bread crumbs or bread cubes, while an apple crisp usually has a crumbly topping made with butter, sugar and oats. My Grandma’s brown betty mixes the bread and apples together.

How do I store and reheat leftovers?

Let your brown betty cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave, or warm the baking dish in a 325°F oven until heated through. Cover loosely with foil if the bread starts getting too brown.

What should I serve on top?

Vanilla ice cream is the Southern husband’s favorite—the way it melts into the warm apples is pretty wonderful! Whipped cream is another lovely choice, and this brown betty is also delicious all on its own.

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Grandma's Easy Apple Brown Betty

Grandma’s Easy Apple Brown Betty

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Grandma’s easy apple brown betty combines tender apples, buttery toasted bread and cozy cinnamon spice for a simple fall dessert. Just add a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

4 cups bread, cut into ½-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups apples, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes (peeled if desired)
1 cup brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup butter, melted

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish or a casserole dish of similar capacity.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cups bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon allspice and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg to the toasted bread. Stir gently to combine.
In a separate bowl, toss 4 cups cored, chopped apples with the remaining ½ cup brown sugar. You can peel the apples first or leave the skins on—your choice!
Add the apples to the bread mixture. Pour in ½ cup melted butter and gently toss until everything is combined.
Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Bake for 40–50 minutes, checking at 40 minutes, until the bread is deep golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a small knife.
Let cool slightly, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or all on its delicious own!

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/grandmas-easy-apple-brown-betty/