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    Blueberry Brown Betty

    August 27, 2021 by Patti Estep Leave a Comment

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    This Blueberry Brown Betty recipe is perfect for enjoying seasonal fruit baked with crispy panko bread crumbs for a delicious sweet dessert. Fast and simple, this is one you can make at a moment's notice.

    Blueberry betty in a ramekin with vanilla ice cream.

    Cobblers, crisps, crumbles, buckles, and now Bettys. I've been having fun creating all of these summer fruit desserts and today I'm making a Brown Betty. Specifically a blueberry brown Betty. You may have heard of an apple brown betty but it's not quite apple season so when I saw this beautiful batch of blueberries I decided to use them instead.

    Bowl of fresh blueberries next to an ornate spoon and a cardboard pint of berries and half a lemon.

    What is a Brown Betty?

    A Brown Betty is a fruit dessert that is layered with fruit and breadcrumbs or bread cubes. Some say that it originated in colonial times and that a woman named Betty was the creator.

    Panko breadcrumbs in a blue bowl.

    In this recipe, I'm using panko breadcrumbs because they are extra crispy but you can use prepared breadcrumbs, homemade breadcrumbs, or bread cubes.

    Blueberry brown Betty assembled in a square baking pan on a cookie sheet.

    Preparing the Blueberry Brown Betty

    I suggest that you layer the berries and the breadcrumbs. However, some people make this more like a crisp where all the fruit is on the bottom and the rest is a topping.

    Finished baked blueberry Betty on a cooling rack.

    As with many fruit desserts, the juices can start to bubble over while baking so have it covered with foil. Once baked you can remove the foil and stick it under the broiler to brown for a minute or two. You may also want to set the baking dish on top of a cookie sheet to catch any spills.

    A serving of blueberry brown Betty on a plate with vanilla ice cream.

    The uniqueness of this Betty is the light texture. It almost falls apart when served.

    A white ramekin with blueberry Betty dessert and vanilla ice cream. Fresh blueberries are scattered around the table.

    For this reason, serving it in a small bowl or ramekin may be better than a simple flat dish. Either way, it tastes fantastic. With or without a little vanilla ice cream on top.

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    Blueberry betty with ice cream

    Blueberry Brown Betty

    This tasty dessert is made with fresh blueberries and breadcrumbs for a sweet treat called Blueberry Brown Betty.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 451 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups fresh blueberries ~ 2 pints
    • juice of 1/2 a lemon ~ 2 tablespoons
    • 2.5 cups panko bread crumbs
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 cup melted butter
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Grease an 8 x 8 in baking pan
    • Toss the blueberries with lemon juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
    • In a separate bowl combine breadcrumbs and melted butter.
    • Add about 1/2 of the berries to the baking pan.
    • Top with half of the breadcrumbs.
    • Repeat
    • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and place the pan under the broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top. This will happen very quickly.
    • Serve warm plain or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

    Notes

    Make this with apples or other fresh fruit.
    Consider placing a cookie sheet under the baking pan to catch any overflow.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 481mgFiber: 5gSugar: 32g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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