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A prepared glass tray of Brown Betty to go in the oven.

Apple Brown Betty

Desserts were common during this era, but they were very simple. This Apple Brown Betty is a brilliant way to use up stale bread.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • Stale bread torn into bite-sized pieces
  • Apples peeled and sliced
  • Cinnamon
  • Butter
  • Brown sugar
  • A splash of milk or fruit juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Layer the torn stale bread and then sliced apples in a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with a little cinnamon. (Cinnamon was used sparingly back then, but most households had it).
  • Add a splash of juice or milk to help soften the dry bread.
  • Top with small chunks of butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve warm!
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