How to Make Apple Betty - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple betty is a delicious and comforting dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This classic American dish consists of sliced apples layered with butter and sugar, topped with a crunchy, sweet crumb topping. The apples become soft and tender as they bake, creating a warm and fragrant dessert that is perfect for serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups thinly sliced apples
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch apple betty

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Mound apples in the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle with orange juice.
  • Mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Scatter streusel over apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until streusel is browned and filling is hot, about 45 minutes. It will thicken as it cools; serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    276 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 109mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 95mg