Jam Brown Betty

Julesong's Note:

Most people have heard of "Apple Brown Betty" but this is a version for when you'd like something a bit different and/or you don't have any apples about. From what I understand, a jam version is also as quite traditional as apple, made during lean times. When we've made this we used various kinds of jams or jellies, or sometimes a mixture! It's a good way to use up those almost-empty jars in the fridge to make way for fresh ones. :) You can make this with leftover flavored breads, too, such as zucchini or gingerbread - yum!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 tablespoons butter , divided,melted
• 3 cups bread , cut in small cubes
• 1 ½ cups fruit preserves or 1 ½ cups jam or 1 ½ cups jelly
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup sherry wine
• ½ cup desiccated coconut
• ¼ cup choppednuts or ¼ cup pecans or ¼ cup walnuts

Directions:

1. Mix the bread cubes and 2 Tbsp melted butter.
2. Melt together the preserves, water, and sherry in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. In a bowl, toss together the bread cubes, jam mixture, and coconut then spread it into the bottom of a buttered 8"x8" baking pan.
4. Combine the chopped nuts and remaining 2 Tbsp butter and stir until coated, then sprinkle on top of ingredients in baking pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
6. Serve warm with whipped cream on top.
7. Makes about 4 servings.

Reviews

[Steingrim]

This was very easy to make and tasted great. I used blackberry, currant, grape and orange marmalade but just about any combination of jams or jellies would work well. We will be making this again!