Apple brown betty

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History has left no clue as to the identity of the "Betty" who first layered breadcrumbs and apples to create this dessert.

Ingredients

Apple filling:
4 large green cooking apples (about 800g)
2-3 cloves
2-3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons water

Topping:
2 cups soft fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs (allow 10 slices)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
grated rind of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
½ cup brown sugar, firmly-packed

Methods/steps

1. Peel and core apples and cut into chunks. Place in a saucepan with the cinnamon, sugar and water. Simmer gently for 10 minutes or until apple is cooked and soft.

2. Mix together breadcrumbs, cinnamon, lemon rind and sugar. Sprinkle one-third of this mixture on the bottom of a lightly-greased 20cm square or round baking dish.

3. Spread half the apple mixture over, sprinkle with another one-third of the breadcrumb mixture and then add remaining apples. Top with remaining breadcrumbs.

4. Bake in a moderately hot over for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.