free from gluten and top 8 allergens<\/p><\/div>\n

Apple lovers rejoice, because apple season is finally here!<\/p>\n

We created a version of this classic dessert while working at Walt Disney World to be served during the celebration of Walt Disney’s 100th birthday. This was an exciting year long celebration that took place at all parks and resorts.<\/p>\n

While researching Walt’s favorite desserts and having the privilege of talking with both his daughter, the late Diane Miller and his former secretary, the late Lucille Martin, the favorites were uncovered. Walt loved dessert and their cook prepared a sweet treat every night. Diane said her dad loved comfort desserts like Apple Brown Betty, pies, custards, bread pudding, baked apples and jello.<\/p>\n

Here’s a tribute to Walt with one of his favorites, Apple Brown Betty, which we made free of the top 8 allergens.<\/p>\n

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How About Them Apples!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s funny how things sometimes happen. Last week we were working on this week’s post for Apple Brown Betty. That very same day we found out that this Thursday is “Apple Betty Day”. \u00a0It’s true! National Apple Betty Day, an American Food holiday, is observed each year on October 5. What a coincidence!<\/p>\n

Apple Brown Betty is one of the oldest dishes in American culinary history, dating back to colonial times. The recipe was first published in the 1864 Yale Literary Magazine<\/em> as “brown Betty”.<\/p>\n

Who is Betty?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brown being lowercase and Betty capitalized, probably means Betty was a specific person. Consequently, whoever the lady was created an amazing fall classic so good that a holiday was proclaimed in her honor.<\/p>\n

The Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fruit and dough. Combine them in different ways and you’ve got the whole extended family that includes cobblers, crisps, crumbles, pandowdies, shortcakes and of course, brown Bettys.<\/p>\n

This classic, created by simply baking apples and crumbs, yields a dessert with the consistency like bread pudding. Sounds pretty easy, doesn’t it?<\/p>\n

Which Apples to Use?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best apples are ones that hold up to cooking. Apples with a good acid content are usually better for cooking than eating varieties like Red Delicious. We like to use a combination of Granny Smith apples and one or two of the following varietals: honey crisp, pink lady, gala, golden delicious or braeburn.<\/p>\n

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In addition to just how sweet in history this dessert is, did you know that Apple Brown Betty was one of the favorite desserts of Ronald and Nancy Reagan in the White House? No doubt that Apple Brown Betty may also become one of your favorite desserts once you try this recipe.<\/p>\n

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Hooray! This is truly a holiday to celebrate! Apples, Walt Disney, Ronald and Nancy Reagan and You!<\/p>\n

Make and share this easy Apple Brown Betty and to all…<\/p>\n

Happy “Apple Betty Day”!<\/strong><\/p>\n