
Brown Butter Brown Betty
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Brown Betty is a classic dessert combining buttery breadcrumbs with mixed berries. This comforting baked pudding features brown butter, brown sugar, golden syrup and cinnamon, with optional nuts for extra texture. Taking just 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook, it suits anyone craving a warm, indulgent treat.
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Ingredients
- 200 gbreadcrumbs
- 400 gbutter
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 100 ggolden syrup
- 500 gmixed berries
- 10 gcinnamon
- 50 gnuts (optional)(Chopped almonds or walnuts)
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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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