Cherry Peach Brown Betty Recipe
Delicious and easy to make skillet-baked Brown Betty packed with juicy peaches and sweet cherries!
Servings : 8 Servings
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUMBLE
- 1 1/2 cups white, whole wheat all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans , divided
- 1/2 cup sugar or your choice of artificial sweetener (I've used Stevia)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
FOR THE FILLING
- 3 cups sliced peaches
- 3 cups cherries , pits removed
- 1/2 cup sugar or your choice of sweetener (I've used honey, stevia, and maple syrup at different times)
- 1 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
Instructions
FOR THE CRUMBLE
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine flour, 1/2 cup pecans, sugar, and salt in a food processor; pulse until the nuts are finely ground.
- Add in the butter and continue to pulse until well incorporated.
- Add egg, canola oil, and strawberry extract to the food processor; continue to run the food processor until the mixture is combined and clumpy.
- Measure out 1 cup of the crust mixture and set aside.
- Take the remaining mixture from the food processor and transfer it to previously prepared cast iron skillet.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the skillet and press firmly into the bottom to form a crust.
FOR THE FILLING
- Combine peaches and cherries in a mixing bowl and gently stir in the sugar.
- Layer the fruit mixture over the prepared crust.
- Top with the reserved topping and remaining pecans, spreading it evenly over the entire fruit filling.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350F and continue to bake for 20 more minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve with ice cream or without.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
(inspired by Eating Well)
If watching your calorie-intake and/or WW smart points, I would stick to 1/2-cup serving instead of the whole 1 cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 424 kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.5 g | Protein: 5.6 g | Fat: 20.3 g | Saturated Fat: 4.8 g | Cholesterol: 38.8 mg | Sodium: 155 mg | Fiber: 4.2 g | Sugar: 36.6 g | Net Carbs: 54 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.