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Jacques Pépin's Apple Brown Betty
Jacques Pépin's Apple Brown Betty
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Rescue those leftover pastries and bread from being wasted with this rustic, fruit-studded dessert from legendary chef Jacques Pépin. This Apple Brown Betty transforms humble ingredients into a comforting treat that's greater than the sum of its parts. The sweet-tart combination of apple and pear mingles perfectly with cinnamon-spiced bread and golden raisins, all harmonized by a touch of fruit preserves. Make it ahead and bake when you're ready for a stress-free dessert that combines thriftiness with indulgence. - Claude
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Ingredients
8 - 10 oz leftover pastries, bread, cookies, fortune cookies, or whatever bready things you have
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 - 3/4 cups brown sugar (amount will depend on how sweet your source bread is)
2 tbsp apricot preserves or apple marmalade
3/4 cup orange juice or apple juice
1 pear
1 apple
Dollop of sour cream or crème fraiche
Directions
Tear your source bread, pastries, etc. into small pieces and put in a bowl with the cinnamon, raisins, sugar, preserves, and juice.
Mix well and let it soak.
Core and peel the apple and the pear and cut into 1/2" to 1" chunks, and add to bowl.
Mix well.
This is where you can stop and wait until the next day, or at least a few hours later, for the bread to soften.
Pour into an oven safe dish.
Place in a preheated 400°F (205°C) oven for 45 minutes.
When finished, wait about 15 minutes and serve with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraiche.
Servings\Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 245; Total Fat: 4g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 180mg; Total Carbohydrates: 52g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 35g); Protein: 3g; Calories from Fat: 36 (15%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
This is a great and easy dessert that you can prepare a day ahead, and put in the oven when ready.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: apple, bread, pear, cinnamon, raisins, dessert
🗂️ Categories: 🍨 Desserts, 🧒 Foods Kids Love, 🍭 Sweet Stuff
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook, Our Favorite Jacques Pépin Recipes
Jacques Pépin's Apple Brown Betty was added on May 04, 2025 and last updated on September 25, 2025.
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