APPLE BROWN BETTY

Who says breadcrumbs are just for savoury dishes? Our take on an American-style baked apple pudding contains tender apples topped with crispy, sweet breadcrumbs. It makes a delicious dessert that’s a great alternative to apple crumble. We think it’s perfect for warming you up on a chilly winter’s day! VFBFDFUse dairy-free custardGFUse GF bread PER SERVING: 155 KCAL /24GCARBS

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200ºC (fan 180ºC/gas mark 6).

Step 2

Tear the bread for the topping into large pieces, place in the food processor and blitz to make coarse breadcrumbs (alternatively, grate the bread to crumbs using a coarse grater).

Step 3

Spread the breadcrumbs out on a baking tray and place in the oven for 4–5 minutes to dry them out. Keep an eye on the breadcrumbs as they can burn easily, and stir them halfway through so they dry out evenly.

Step 4

Remove the breadcrumbs from the oven and set aside, leaving them to cool on the tray. Grease the ovenproof dish with a little reduced-fat spread.

Step 5

Put the apples, lemon juice, sweetener, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl and stir well. Place the apple mixture in the greased dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

Put the dried breadcrumbs in a small mixing bowl, add the sweetener and stir in until evenly mixed.

Step 7

Melt the reduced-fat spread in a small saucepan over a low heat until just melted, then pour it into the breadcrumbs and sweetener and stir until evenly mixed.

Step 8

Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the apples and place in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the breadcrumbs are browned.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and leave to stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with custard.