Toasted Walnut Streusel Apple Betty

Apple Betty is a beloved American dessert with roots in thrifty colonial kitchens, where simple crumbs topped stewed fruit. This version crowns tart apples with a toasted walnut streusel for nutty crunch and warm spice.

Serves 6 · 25 min prep · 45 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 385 cal
• 5g protein
• 58g carbs
• 17g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2.5 lb tart apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish so the finished Betty releases cleanly.
2. 2Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin half-moons about 1/4-inch thick; toss them immediately in a large bowl with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. 3Sprinkle the granulated sugar, half the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over the apples; toss until every slice is evenly coated and glossy.
4. 4Spread the seasoned apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, pressing lightly so there are no large air pockets.
5. 5In a separate bowl combine the flour, oats, remaining brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and remaining salt.
6. 6Add the cold cubed butter and vanilla; work the mixture with your fingertips or a pastry cutter until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs with some larger walnut pieces still visible.
7. 7Scatter the walnut streusel evenly over the apples, covering the fruit completely but leaving a few gaps so steam can escape.
8. 8Bake on the center rack for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is deep golden brown, the walnuts smell toasty, and the apple juices bubble thickly the edges.
9. 9Remove from the oven and let the Betty rest 15 minutes so the filling sets slightly and the streusel firms.
10. 10Scoop into warm bowls, making sure each portion gets both tender spiced apples and plenty of crunchy walnut crumb.