Pear and Sour Cherry Brown Betty With Brandy Hard Sauce

The Brown Betty is a classic American dessert that dates back to the colonial era. It is named after the betty, a term used for a baked pudding or dessert made with layers of fruit and sweetened crumbs.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Pear and Sour Cherry Brown Betty With Brandy Hard Sauce

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 medium-sized Pears
• 1 cup pitted Sour cherries
• 1 cup packed Brown sugar
• 2 cups fresh Bread crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ cup melted Butter
• 1 tsp ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ tsp ground Nutmeg
• 2 tbsp optional Brandy

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and core the pears, then slice them into thin wedges.
3. In a bowl, combine the pears, sour cherries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
5. Spread half of the bread crumb mixture in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
6. Layer the pear and cherry mixture on top of the bread crumbs.
7. Sprinkle the remaining bread crumb mixture over the fruit.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is tender.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
10. Serve warm with a drizzle of brandy hard sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 40g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.