Apple and Cinnamon Brown Betty Recipe

Brown betty, is a dish of British origin that can be made in a sweet or savory version, it is a delicious dessert with a lovely texture that you must try!

Ingredients

• 450 grams apples (cored ,peeled and roughly chopped)
• 1/4th Zest of one lemon
• Crumble mixture (combine 1/2 cup of muesli with 1/2 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 2/3rd cup powdered brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4th
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 25 grams butter(melted) cup caster sugar cup butter.)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease a suitable oven proof dish.
2. Place the apples in a saucepan with the sugar,cinnamon ,lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water and cook for at least 20 minutes at a low/medium heat (or until soft).
3. Place the cooked apples in the greased dish and top them with the crumble mixture and butter bake for 20 minutes.(or until golden brown)
4. Serve with custard poured on top of it!
5. Note: you can add more cinnamon according to taste.
6. The custard can be made using custard powder or from scratch.

For The Custard

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon caster sugar
• 2.5 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch/cornflour
• Vanilla extract

Method

1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until creamy.
2. Mix 1 tablespoon of milk with cornstarch till a paste forms and keep aside.
3. Warm the rest of the milk until nearly boiling and pour over the egg mixture( make sure the milk is not too hot, or the custard will split) with the paste and vanilla.
4. Place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water and stir until it thickens.
5. Strain into a jug and pour over the apples!

Apple Crumble Recipe

Apple and cinnamon crumble: A hearty dessert made of British origin, is now enjoyed all over the world. And what’s not to like? Yummy stewed apples? Or the delicious smell of cinnamon in your house? Personally I think the person who thought of it was a food genius. What do you think?

Ingredients

• 500 grams apples (peeled and roughly chopped)
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup caster sugar
• 1.5 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1+3/4th cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 sticks butter
• Vanilla ice cream to serve

Method

1. Preheat the oven at 190 degrees Celsius 10 minutes before baking.
2. Place the apples, raisins, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan over a low heat. Cover and cook for about 15-30 minutes (or until he apples are cooked through) ,stirring occasionally.
3. Remove the cover and stir well to break the apples completely.
4. Cook for further 15-20 minutes over a very low heat until reduced and thickened. Allow to cool.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, oats and melted butter until well combined and crumbly.
6. Lightly oil a cake tin. Spread half the flour mixture and pour over the apple mixture then sprinkle over the flour mixture and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!