Apple Betty with Almond Cream

Name: Apple Betty with Almond Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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; WHIPPED CREAM:; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

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! —Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

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
WHIPPED CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

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 for 3-4 hours or until apples are tender.
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 468 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Apple Betty with Almond Creme in Country Woman February/March 2011

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greatmom4girls

Nov 18, 2015

We added a touch of tangerine zest to the recipe! Great addition!!! :) second time making in two days!!! :) yum!!!
ktype

Nov 2, 2015

Excellent!
nanagreen

Feb 27, 2014

Dear Bleugerman.....you might want to put on some specs and take a third look :)
Bleugerman

Feb 24, 2014

I had to take a second look at this recipe because I thought I made a mistake. Why does the recipe list 1/2 tsp cardamom and then 1/4 tsp cardamom? In the directions it does not mention using it two ways. So what is the right amount to use? I think it sounds delicious and I would really like to make it.
mccgolf

Oct 26, 2013

Delicious recipe. A real crowd pleaser. I used plain whipped cream but I'm sure it would be even better with the almond cream.
kitchenmaid

Oct 17, 2013

Made this for dessert today. Very good. I didn't have the cream so had it plain. I did not use the slow cooker.... Just baked it in the oven. I should have covered the top with foil, but still enjoyed to . I made no changes to the recipe. Will make this again.
Stefini19

Oct 9, 2013

This is a great recipe....the almond cream really makes it!
doylescott

Oct 5, 2013

I did not think it would be so easy. and I did not think it would tast so dam good. thank you so very much. [email protected]
psm2020

Oct 5, 2013

LOVED IT! Will definitely make this many more times. It's delicious and the smell while cooking is divine.
Katisha

Sep 20, 2013

This is the best apple crisp I've ever tasted - even better than my moms.