Cinnamon-Apple Brown Betty
5 medium tart apples, cubed 6 cups cubed day-old
2 tablespoons lemon juice cinnamon raisin bread
(about 10 slices)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Sweetened whipped cream
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. In a large bowl, drizzle butter over bread cubes; toss to coat. Place 2 cups bread cubes in a greased 3 or 4 quart slow cooker. Layer with half of the apple mixture and 2 cups bread cubes. Repeat layers. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until apples are tender. Stir before serving. If desired, top with whipped cream. 6 servings
Dixie Pork Chops
4 to 6 pork chops
1 to 2 tart apples, cut into rings and cored
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup onions
Brown pork chops in a heavy skillet. Put in baking dish or roasting pan. Cover with 3/4 inch raw apple rings about two per chop. Add other ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste. Make enough gravy from drippings to cover meat. Pour over chops, apples, etc. Bake at 325º for 1 1/2 hours. Can also be done in the crock-pot.
