apple brown betty (with a twist)!

**made this months ago, just realized it was saved in drafts. was wonderful, will be making again very soon**

we had quite a few apples in the fridge that everyone keeps overlooking. so today, they are becoming a delicious dessert! one of my favs. i've never made it before.

got the recipe from good

housekeeping. i didn't follow the directions exactly, cause that's not my style! :)

instead of white bread, i used honeyberry wheat (and i just toasted

it instead of baking it).

i used 1/2 butter 1/2 smart balance blend and i didn't have as

much as it called for so i substituted apple sauce and a little Jameson

then i used a large baking sheet and since i didn't have a whole loaf of bread, for the topping i crushed up cashew clusters & walnuts & granola with almonds. whiskey.

not entirely sure what kind of apples, but they were red/yellowish.

and then for a fantastic topping, i made my own whipped cream: 2 cups heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 Tsp confectioners sugar.

Ingredients

• 8 slice(s) firm white bread, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup(s) butter or margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
• 2 1/2 pound(s) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2/3 cup(s) (packed) light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly-roll pan, bake bread pieces until very lightly toasted, about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Grease shallow 2-quart ceramic or glass baking dish.
2. In medium bowl, combine melted margarine or butter and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add toasted bread; toss gently until evenly moistened.
3. In large bowl, toss sliced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, ground nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
4. Place 1/2 cup bread pieces in baking dish. Top with half the apple mixture, then 1 cup bread pieces. Place remaining apple mixture on top; sprinkle with remaining bread pieces, leaving a 1-inch border all around edge.
5. Cover dish with foil and bake 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until apples are tender and crumbs on top are brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.