Gluten Free Brown Betty

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

Layers of tender, spiced apples build all the flavor here, tossed with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a bright hit of lemon juice and zest before going into the baking dish. Those apples get sandwiched between buttery, toasted crumbs that turn deep golden and crisp on top while the fruit underneath softens into a bubbling, jammy filling. It's a rustic, old-fashioned dessert with almost no fuss — just layer, bake, and let it rest before digging in. A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of whipped cream on top makes it even better, catching all that warm, cinnamon-scented juice. This one's a genuinely solid choice for a gluten free dessert spread, especially when you want something cozy that still delivers real crunch against the soft, spiced apples.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

6 servings

For the buttered crumbs

6 tbsp unsalted butter
Land O Lakes Whipped Butter Salted - 8 Oz Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter Sticks Kerrygold Butter Pure Irish Unsalted - 8 Oz Kerrygold Pure Irish Unsalted Butter Vital Farms Pasture Raised Sea Salted Alfresco Butter - 8 Oz
See all
3 cups fresh white breadcrumbs (from about 4 slices sturdy white sandwich bread, torn and pulsed)
Chef's tip
Panko flakes are larger and crispier than regular bread crumbs. Use the same amount for breading or crunchy toppings; crush it slightly first if the recipe needs fine crumbs for binding.

For the apple filling

2 ½ lb tart apples (about 5 medium; granny smith or braeburn), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch chunks
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest

For serving

vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
2
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, then remove from the heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toss until every crumb is evenly coated with butter.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!