Today, October 5, 2013, is National Apple Betty Day. A Brown Betty is a traditional American dessert made from fruit (usually apple, but also berries or pears) and sweetened crumbs. Similar to a cobbler or a bread pudding, it consists of a baked pudding made with layers of sweetened and spiced fruit and buttered bread crumbs. It is usually served with a lemon sauce or whipped cream. Click HERE for recipe for Apple Betty President Reagan is famous for his love of jelly beans, but did you know that Apple Betty was also a White House staple during his terms?
