Slow Cooked Apple Brown Betty

Ingredients and Weight:

• 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (8 cups)
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Pour the melted butter over the apple mixture and toss to coat evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oats, pecans, and maple syrup.
5. Spread the apple mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. Top with the oat mixture.
7. Bake for 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the oats are golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of recipe):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 6 grams
• Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
• Sodium: 120 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting
• Sweet and tart
• Rich and nutty
• Perfect for a fall or winter dessert

User Comments:

• "This Brown Betty was absolutely delicious! The apples were so soft and the oats added a nice crunch."
• "The maple syrup gave this dish a wonderful depth of flavor."
• "This dessert is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant."
• "I love that I can make this ahead of time and just pop it into the oven when I'm ready to serve."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free oats.
• If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute honey or agave nectar.
• Be sure to watch the baking time closely to prevent the oats from burning.