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

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Yield 8 servings

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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

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

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 3-4 hours, 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. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup with 1/4 cup almond cream: 468 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

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

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