Apple Brown Betty

Apple Brown Betty is a classic baked apple recipe that’s super easy to make. It’s loaded with spices and topped with a sugary crust people can’t get enough of!

The Flavor Of Fall

Fall is here and with it comes cravings for ALL things apple (and pumpkin)! There are so many delicious recipes that you can make with apples. This Brown Betty is one of my favorites because it’s so simple and the fruit really gets to shine!

What is Apple Brown Betty?

A Brown Betty is a popular American dessert recipe that was first made in the mid-1800s. It’s a baked dessert made with fruit (in this case, apples) and a spiced topping made with breadcrumbs, sugar, and butter.

Traditionally this recipe is made with wheat bread breadcrumbs, but my version is made with graham crackers crumbs. It’s very easy to prepare and results in deliciously tender apples with a sweet and butter crust.

Delicious ! Easy to make great for a quick dessert

– Judy C.

Apple Brown Betty Recipe ingredients

Honeycrisp Apples
Lemon Juice
Vanilla Extract
Unsalted Butter
Granulated Sugar
Light Brown Sugar
Apple Pie Spice
Ground Cinnamon
Graham Cracker Crumbs

Substitutions for Brown Apple Betty

Apples – I prefer Honeycrisp apples, but feel free to use another good baking apple such as Granny Smith, Cortland, or Braeburn.

Graham Crackers – It’s actually believed that the first version of this dish were made with breadcrumbs, so you can definitely use those instead. You could also use Ritz crackers or shortbread cookies crumbs for the topping. Or use all-purpose flour, but this will give you more of a streusel topping.

How To Make Apple Brown Betty

1. Peel, core, and slice apples into thin slices and add to a large bowl and toss with lemon juice and vanilla extract.
2. In a separate, medium bowl, use a pastry cutter to blend together the butter, granulated and brown sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie spice until a crumble forms.
3. Add in the graham cracker crumbs and mix until completely combined. You may need to use your hands to blend the ingredients.
4. Sprinkle half of the apple mixture in the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
5. Then top with half of the crumb mixture. Repeat the layers once more.
6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the apples are tender. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Apple Betty Storage

I highly recommend enjoying this dish the same day it’s made for the best texture. However, leftovers can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. And some people actually prefer to enjoy this dish cold, so storing in the refrigerator is perfectly fine too!

More Delicious Apple Recipes

• Dutch Apple Pie – Finished off with a sweet, crumbly topping!
• Apple Crumble Cocktail – Tastes like an apple pie in liquid form!
• Caramel Apple Pie Dip – A great Fall party treat that everyone will love!
• Baked Apple Pork Chops – An instant family favorite dinner!