Brown Betty Pudding

4 c.ups apple, thinly sliced
2 c.ups bread, cubed
3/4 c.ups light brown sugar (packed)
2 tsp. butter (spreads are ok too)
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c.up  hot water

Brush a pudding pan with butter and layer the main ingredients (a layer of apples on the bottom, a layer of bread, and then half of the brown sugar.  Repeat with a layer of apples, the bread and the rest of the apples) 

Sprinkle with the rest of the sugar, cinnamon and then dump in add 1/4 c.up hot water (not room temp, but HOT), cover with foil and bake at 350(f) for 30-35 min. 

Remove foil and let brown. 

There are tons of sauces that taste great on this dessert.  My two favs are below…

the standard “hard” sauce

1/2 c. soft butter
1-1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract or 2 Tbsp. rum or brandy

With a hand mixer, cream butter with powdered sugar until it is fluffy.  Stir in vanilla extract (or alternative).

the caramel sauce

1-1/2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
4 Tbsp. flour
1 cup boiling water
dash salt
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp whipping cream
vanilla, to taste

In a saucepan, mix sugar with flour, make sure to fully blend it (I use a whisk).  Mix in the water and salt.  Stir continuously while cooking (6-8 minutes).  If  mixture beings to look too thick add a little more water.  (you want it like a loose pudding consistency)

Remove from heat and stir in butter, cream and vanilla.