Ample Brown Betty

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 loaves (20 oz. each) white bread with crusts, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 32 c.)
  • 2 c. oleo or butter, melted
  • 40 c. (about 12 lb.) sliced, peeled apples
  • 3 c. packed brown sugar, divided
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 4 c. water
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Toss bread cubes with oleo.
  2. 2
    Divide half of the cubes among 4 greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pans.
  3. 3
    Arrange apples over bread, using 10 cups per pan.
  4. 4
    Mix 2 cups brown sugar, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon.
  5. 5
    Divide into fourths and sprinkle over apples.
  6. 6
    Mix water and lemon juice; pour a fourth into each pan.
  7. 7
    Top with remaining bread cubes.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle remaining brown sugar equally over pans. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Uncover and bake 25 to 30 minutes longer.
  10. 10
    Serves 50 to 60.

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