Graham Cracker Brown Betty

Graham Cracker Brown Betty

A baked apple dish with a brown butter sauce, easy and delicious.  :) Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS: 

1/3 cup butter, melted  

2 c. graham cracker crumbs

1 qt. sliced tart apples

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup hot water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Blend melted butter and graham cracker crumbs.

2. Combine apple slices, grated, lemon rind, lemon juice, nutmeg, brown sugar, and water. 

3. Butter a small casserole. Add alternate layers of crumb and apple mixtures. Cover and bake 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours. 

4. Reduce to LOW, stir again, and cook, covered, for 8-9 hours (overnight works great).

5. Serve warm with butter sauce. 

Butter Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

1 egg

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup melted butter

Beat whole egg until light. Gradually add sugar. Beat well. Fold in melted butter. Serve immediately.