Apple desserts are always a fan favorite at my house. They taste heavenly, and it’s impossible to resist the cinnamon-apple smell wafting through the house. Warm, baked apples and cozy spices are comfort food at its best! And did you know that October 5 is National Apple Betty Day in the US? This apple Brown Betty recipe is one I used to make every fall. But it’s so popular that now I make it year-round. And it comes together lightning-fast with pantry-staple ingredients. Like any apple dessert, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy the smiles!
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Apple Brown Betty
Preheat oven to 350°F (177℃). Grease an 8″ round baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Prep Apples – Wash, peel, core, and slice apples into thin slices and put into a large bowl. Toss with lemon juice and vanilla extract to thoroughly coat. Crumble – In a separate, medium bowl, add flour, white and brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Mix well. Add cubed cold butter and use your clean hands to mix in the butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. You can also use a pastry cutter or food processor to blend the butter and flour mixture. (Photos 1-3) Assemble – Arrange half of the apple mixture in an even layer along the bottom of your prepared pie pan. Top the apples with half of the crumble mixture. Then repeat with the rest of the apple and crumble. (Photos 4-7) Bake – Cover the pie pan with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. Take the aluminum foil off and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the apples are tender. (Photo 8) Serve hot with homemade whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
This is a perfect make-ahead dessert! You can prepare the apple Brown Betty a day or two ahead, cover it, and refrigerate it. Remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking, so it warms to room temperature.
Serving and Storage Instructions
This dessert is so good hot and bubbly, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! If you’re fortunate enough to have any, leftovers last refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days. You can also freeze leftovers in any freezer-safe container. To reheat, zap a portion in the microwave and heat for 30-second intervals until warm. Or you can reheat it in a 350℉ (177℃) oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
What to Serve With Apple Brown Betty
Topping a Brown Betty with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream and drizzling it with homemade caramel sauce creates the MVP of desserts. And what’s better than a warm, cozy pumpkin spice latte or ginger tea?
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Conclusion
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of Apple Brown Betty all year round with this simple and satisfying recipe! Would you like more incredible soul food recipes? Then sign up for my newsletter! 😍
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