Apple Brown Betty

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   In a food processor, pulse bread until coarse crumbs form (to yield 2 cups).
3. 3
   Spread bread crumbs on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until golden, tossing occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Transfer to a bowl; let cool completely.
5. 5
   Add butter, and toss until evenly coated.
6. 6
   Place apples in a large bowl, and toss with lemon juice.
7. 7
   Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and half the bread crumbs.
8. 8
   Transfer mixture to a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs.
10. 10
    Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.
11. 11
    Bake until fruit mixture is bubbling, about 40 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove foil, and continue baking until bread crumbs are browned and apples are easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 10 to 15 minutes more.
13. 13
    Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.
14. 14
    If desired, top with ice cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.