Banana Apple Brown Betty Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Apple Brown Betty

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
• 4 cups cubed day-old bread
• 4 tablespoons butter

How to Make Banana Apple Brown Betty

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
3. Add 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced) and 2 ripe bananas (sliced) to the sugar mixture. Toss gently to coat.
4. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 4 cups of cubed day-old bread and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
5. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
6. Layer half of the bread cubes in the bottom of the prepared dish.
7. Top with half of the apple and banana mixture.
8. Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes and fruit, ensuring bread cubes are the top layer.
9. Cover the baking dish with foil.
10. Bake for 30 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
12. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!