Graham Cracker Brown Betty

From the 1961 Applefest booklet, shared from the La Crescent Historical Society.

A baked apple dish with a brown butter sauce, easy and delicious. :) Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup butter, melted

2 c. graham cracker crumbs

1 qt. sliced tart apples

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup hot water

INSTRUCTIONS:

Blend melted butter and graham cracker crumbs.
Combine apple slices, grated, lemon rind, lemon juice, nutmeg, brown sugar, and water.
Butter a small casserole. Add alternate layers of crumb and apple mixtures. Cover and bake 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours.
Reduce to LOW, stir again, and cook, covered, for 8-9 hours (overnight works great).
Serve warm with butter sauce.

Butter Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

1 egg

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup melted butter

Beat whole egg until light. Gradually add sugar. Beat well. Fold in melted butter. Serve immediately.