Apple Brown Betty

Method

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1. Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and butter a 1.5-litre baking dish.

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2. Toss the apple slices with the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice in a large bowl.

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3. Toss the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until they are evenly coated.

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4. Spread a third of the crumbs in the dish, cover with half the apples, then another third of the crumbs and the rest of the apples. Finish with the remaining crumbs.

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5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 15 minutes more, until the top is golden and the apples are tender.

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6. Stand for 10 minutes, then serve warm with ice cream or cream.

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Chef’s Tips

• Use tart apples such as Bramley or Granny Smith. Sweet apples turn to mush.
• Keep the crumbs buttery. Dry crumbs stay pale and sandy.
• Cover for the first 30 minutes. It steams the apples soft before the top browns.

Pairing Suggestions

• Vanilla ice cream
• Pouring cream
• Custard

Storage & Reheating

Keep covered in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in a 160°C oven for 15 minutes.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.