Eastern Shore of Virginia Recipes
BROWN BETTY
Provided by Priscilla C. Beachboard
BROWN BETTY
Recipe By : Dorothy Richards Pilchard Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :1:30 Categories : Desserts Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 quart apples -- sliced 1/8" thick 1 cup flour, all-purpose 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 4 tablespoons water 2 slices bread -- grated butter
Grease casserole heavily with butter. Peel, core and slice apples. Mix flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into apple slices and place in casserole. Sprinkle with water; top with crumbs; dot with butter. Bake about 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serve either warm or cold.
Serving Ideas : Top with milk, cream, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
NOTES : Brown Betty is usually made during the fall and winter on the Eastern Shore. Although today apples are available all year, this dessert still tastes best when there is a nip in the air.
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