DessertsCobblersApple Brown Betty
Written By Aaron Dodson
Let me introduce y'all to Betty, Apple Brown Betty that is! Apple Brown Betty is a traditional American Dessert that is a hybrid between an apple cobbler and an apple crisp. It is decadent with just the right amount of sweetness. Add some vanilla ice cream and you are good to go!
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C’mon and meet Betty!
So, there is someone I would like y’all to meet. I would like to introduce y’all to my friend Betty, Apple Brown Betty that is! To this day, I am still not entirely sure where the name originated. But, the taste makes up for that!
This dessert has become a staple dessert in my house over the years. I tried to recreate my father’s original recipe. He did not give me the recipe, of course. He said he would have to kill me if he ever told me. So, after years of watching him make it, I think I finally figured it out! There is probably something missing, but I can say that I made it my own.
BAking with apples
This is the perfect season for cooking with apples! They are in abundance and come in so many different types. Apples have so many health benefits that there is an old phrase about how they keep the doctor away. Of course that isn’t entirely true, but apples are amazing sources of fiber; and, they assist with overall immune support. The key to baking with apples, however, is choosing the right type. Take a look below for some of my favorite apples and what I use them for.
Apples for Baking: Granny Smith, Cortland, Pink Lady, Ginger Gold, and Ruby Frost
Apples for Cooking: Gala, Honeycrisp, and Empire, McIntosh
Apples for Eating: ALL OF THEM
One thing that I love about this dessert is that it bakes in one pan/skillet. There are no other moving parts that have to be baked along with it. The apples cook down from the heat of the oven in their own natural juices and additional sugar. The flour mixture acts not only as a thickener, but it adds a doughy texture to the dish. It’s like an all in one mixed up apple pie. The slight crust that forms on the top comes out so brown and bubbly.
Tips for making this Deesert a Fan favorite
When making this dessert, make sure to even coat the apples in the sugar syrup mixture. You can even allow them to sit in the mixture for a while to get fully saturated. Do not skip out on the lemon juice in this recipe. The acid will cut some of the overall sweetness in the dessert. Plus, it will give the dessert a slight tang at the end.
This dessert can be served hot, warm, room-temperature or cold! If you feel like adding some more texture to the dessert, try adding some crushed nuts (walnuts, pecans, peanuts, etc.). For something extra indulgent, add your favorite ice cream on top. It will definitely put you in a food coma! I hope y’all enjoy this recipe! Tell me what you think in the comment section. Enjoy fam!
Apple Brown Betty (a.k.a. Apple Cobbler)
Yield
10 - 12 Servings
Author
Aaron Dodson
Prep time
20 Min
Cook time
1 Hour
Total time
1 H & 20 M
Let me introduce y'all to Betty, Apple Brown Betty that is! Apple Brown Betty is a traditional American Dessert that is a hybrid between an apple cobbler and an apple crisp. It is decadent with just the right amount of sweetness. Add some vanilla ice cream and you are good to go!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oven to 360 degrees.
- Take 1 - 2 tbsps of the butter and grease a cast iron skillet or aluminum pan.
- Put the rest of the butter into the freezer.
- Clean, peel, core, and slice your apples. Add your apples to a large bowl.
- Grab two smaller bowls. Add 1 cup of brown sugar, hot water, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract to one of the bowls and mix. Add your apples and mix.
- Add the flour, ¾ cup of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove to the other bowl. Mix until fully combined.
- Slice your cold butter into ½ inch slices.
- Add half of the apples into the cast iron or aluminum pan. Sprinkle ½ of the flour mixture on top of the apples. Add ½ of the butter slices.
- Repeat the previous step until all of the apples are covered in the flour mixture and butter.
- Sprinkle the top with some extra cinnamon and bake uncovered for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and serve with ice cream! Enjoy fam!
Calories
428
Fat (grams)
15
Sat. Fat (grams)
9
Carbs (grams)
75
Fiber (grams)
6
Net carbs
70
Sugar (grams)
51
Protein (grams)
3
Sodium (milligrams)
122
Cholesterol (grams)
37
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