Delicious Brown Betty Recipe For Stale French Bread - Help Wanted!

[ParishKitchen]

Hi, everyone. This is kind of OT, since it has nothing to do with selling PC, but I do need a recipe.

I have a whole loaf of stale French bread on my hands, and I don't want to waste it. It's from my parents (actually, what happened was I took them two loaves from my favorite bakery, and they only used one, so the other got stale), so I thought I would rework it into something else for them to enjoy. They're not too fond of bread pudding, so I thought about making a Brown Betty. My father loves all things apple-pie-related (including cobblers, buckles, and crisps), so I think they would like a Brown Betty.

The only problem is I've never made one before.

I've seen some recipes online, but the reviews aren't that great. Do any of you good folks have a great, tried-and-true recipe that calls for dry bread crumbs (or a recipe that can be tweaked to accommodate dry crumbs)? Thanks!

 

[Admin Greg]

Hey there! I totally understand wanting to use up that stale bread and make something delicious out of it. I actually have a great recipe for a Brown Betty that I've made many times and it's always a hit. Here's what you'll need:- 6 cups of stale bread, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
- 4 cups of sliced apples (I usually use Granny Smith)
- 1/4 cup of water
- Vanilla ice cream (optional, but highly recommended)1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the bread cubes, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the bread is evenly coated.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the sliced apples and water.
4. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the bread mixture, followed by all of the apple mixture, and then the remaining bread mixture.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are soft.
7. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.I hope you and your parents enjoy this recipe as much as my family does. Let me know how it turns out for you! Happy baking!

 

[sharalam]

Hello there! I would love to help you out with a delicious Brown Betty recipe that uses stale French bread. This is actually one of my go-to recipes for using up leftover bread, and it always turns out amazing. Here's what you'll need:- 1 loaf of stale French bread, cut into cubes
- 4-5 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 1/2 cup of water
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)Directions:1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).2. In a bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.3. In a separate bowl, toss the bread cubes with the melted butter until evenly coated.4. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes on the bottom.5. Top with half of the sliced apples, and sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture.6. Repeat with another layer of bread cubes, apples, and sugar mixture.7. Pour the water over the top of the mixture.8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the bread cubes are golden brown.10. Let the Brown Betty cool for a few minutes before serving. Optional: top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat.I hope you and your parents enjoy this delicious Brown Betty recipe. Let me know how it turns out for you! Happy cooking!