Brown Butter Brown Betty
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You know how sometimes the simplest desserts are the most satisfying? This Brown Butter Brown Betty is exactly that. It's one of those wonderful old fashioned puddings that comes together in under an hour and tastes like pure comfort. The beauty of it is how forgiving it is; you probably have most of these ingredients already in your kitchen. Mixed berries are packed with antioxidants, making this indulgence feel a little bit virtuous, and honestly, the nutty depth from brown butter elevates the whole thing into something really special. It's the perfect dessert for when you want something warm and homey without fussing about for ages.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200breadcrumbs
- 400 gbutter
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 100 ggolden syrup
- 500 gmixed berries
- 10 gcinnamon
- 50 gnuts (optional)(Chopped almonds or walnuts)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF).
- 2
Butter a 25cm square baking dish and set aside.
- 3
In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
Tip: Be patient, as this process can take up to 10 minutes.
- 4
In a separate saucepan, combine the brown sugar, golden syrup, and cinnamon. Heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 5
Arrange half of the breadcrumbs at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 6
Pour the melted brown butter mixture over the breadcrumbs, followed by the mixed berries.
Tip: Don't worry if the berries aren't evenly distributed.
- 7
Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs over the top of the berries.
Tip: If using nuts, sprinkle them over the breadcrumbs.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the fruit is tender.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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