Best Cranberry Betty Recipes

Cranberry Betty (1958) image

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 bananas
1 lemon, juice of, about 1/4 cup
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 cups soft breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 grated lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Peel and slice the bananas and sprinkle the lemon juice over them. Set aside.
Combine sugar, crumbs, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix well. Remove 1/2 cup of mixture and set aside.
Place alternate layers of crumb mixture and bananas in a 1 1/2 quart casserole or baking dish.
Top with cranberry sauce, reserved crumb mixture, and lemon zest.
Dot with butter.
Bake 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 179.3, Carbohydrate 92, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 71.7, Protein 2.8

Cranberry Betty image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups soft bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, divided
5 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
LEMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch salt
1 cup water
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a skillet, brown the bread crumbs in 3 tablespoons butter. Place half the apples in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine the brown sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle half over apples. Top with half of the bread crumbs. Dot with half of the remaining butter. Place the cranberries on top. Layer with remaining apples, brown sugar mixture, bread crumbs and butter. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes more or until fruit is tender. , For lemon sauce, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan; add water and lemon zest until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and butter until melted. Serve over warm Cranberry Betty.

Nutrition Facts :

Betty's Nanny's Cranberry Sauce image

Provided by Lynn Socko @lynnsocko

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounce(s) pkg. of fresh cranberries
2 cup(s) water
2 cup(s) sugar

Steps:

Bring water to a boil, add cranberries and boil just until the berries start to pop. Turn heat down to a low boil, add sugar, and boil for 20 min. more.
Strain through a food mill or seive. Place in mold or jars and refrigerate.