Classic Apple Betty Food

GRANDMA'S APPLE BROWN BETTY

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Arrange slices in the bottom of a lightly greased 12x9 pan.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Mix flour and brown sugar.
• Cut in butter until crumbly and set aside.
• Syrup: Combine ingredients and stir well.
• Drizzle half of mixture over apples.
• Cover with flour mix.
• Pour remaining syrup over top.
• Bake at 350 for one hour.

PUFF PASTRY APPLE TURNOVERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; add apples and toss to coat. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut each into four squares. , Spoon 1/2 cup apple mixture into the center of each square; fold diagonally in half and press edges to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet., In a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cinnamon; brush over pastry. Bake at 400° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

CLASSIC APPLE BETTY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Brush four 6-ounce ramekins with 1/2 tablespoon melted butter, and sprinkle with the granulated sugar to coat.
• In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs with 4 tablespoons melted butter. Add remaining ingredients to apples, and toss. Divide a third of the breadcrumbs among the ramekins. Arrange half the apples over breadcrumbs, and add another third of the crumbs. Repeat with the rest of the apples and breadcrumbs. Press the mixture firmly into the ramekins.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees. Continue baking until tops are golden brown and apples are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around sides of ramekins, and turn apple betty out onto dessert plates.