Apple Brown Betty
Layers of spiced apple and buttery toasted crumbs, baked until bubbling. An old American pudding that uses up stale bread.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.35 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Toss the apples with the lemon zest and juice, half the sugar, and all the spices.
- 2
Mix the breadcrumbs with the melted dairy free spread and the remaining sugar until evenly coated.
- 3
Grease a 1.5 litre baking dish. Spread one third of the crumbs over the base, then half the apples. Repeat, ending with a layer of crumbs.
- 4
Mix the maple syrup and water and drizzle over the top. Cover with foil.
- 5
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for 20 minutes more, until the top is crisp and golden and the apples are soft.
50 min - 6
Rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm with dairy free custard or ice cream.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.