Brown Betty

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Thursday, January 01, 2004

Categories:

American/Dessert

Yield:

Ingredients:

1 cup bread crumbs
1 stick butter
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
6 apples ( mix Gala, Jonathan or Jonagold, Granny Smith)
*can use pears or peaches all peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Generously butter a baking dish. Mix spices with fruit and brown sugar. Place in the baking dish. In a small bowl, whip the eggs with the vanilla. In a separate bowl using a fork, mix the breadcrumbs with the white sugar. Top fruit with a crumb mixture and pour melted butter over breadcrumbs, covering thoroughly. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
Whipped cream topping:
Whip 1 cup heavy cream. Add 2 tablespoons light brown sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Or Whip 1 cup heavy cream,add 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons dark rum.

Nutrition Facts:

Source:

Sue Stees, Saint Louis Bread