Crispy Apple Betty
Serves 12
2.7kg (6lb) Apples
450g (1lb) Sugar
350g (12oz) Flour
225g (8oz) Margarine or Butter
150ml (¼ pint) Orange Juice
2 tbsp dry, quick cooking Tapioca
1 tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Nutmeg
¼ tsp Salt
Preheat oven to 180°C: 350°F: Gas 4.
Grease a 8-by-12-inch cake pan and sprinkle tapioca on the bottom.
Peel and slice the apples.
Spread sliced apples in the pan and pour orange juice over them.
In another bowl, rub together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and margarine together until
mixture is crumbly and about the size of peas.
Sprinkle over apples and gently press mixture with your hands.
Bake 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
May be served slightly warm with ice cream or whipped topping.
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