Apple Betty with Almond Cream

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2023

I love making this apple betty for friends during the peak of apple season. I plan a quick soup and bread meal, so we can get right to the dessert! —Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Apple Betty with Almond Cream

Contest Winner
Yield:8 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:3 hours

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds tart apples, peeled and sliced
  • 10 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • almond cream:
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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Directions

  1. Place apples in an ungreased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the bread, brown sugar, butter, extract, cinnamon, cardamom and salt; spoon over apples. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours, until apples are tender.
  2. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, lemon zest and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with apple mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon.