APPLE BROWN BETTY

By JoyceW-2

PointsPlus Value: 5

Yield is one serving, 1/8 of dish.

Ingredients

• 1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
• 8 slice(s) oatmeal bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup(s) reduced-calorie margarine, melted
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 medium fresh apple(s), Granny Smith or McIntosh, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup(s) fresh currants
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.


In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, margarine, granulated sugar and cinnamon; toss to combine. Arrange 1/3 of bread cube mixture in bottom of prepared pan.


In a large bowl, combine apples, currants, lemon juice, brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Spoon 1/2 of the apple mixture over bread layer. Top with 1/3 more bread cubes, remaining apple mixture and then remaining bread cubes.


Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Cut into 8 pieces and serve hot.