Recipe: Banana Apple Betty (using fresh bread crumbs)

BANANA APPLE BETTY

2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided use
2 firm large bananas, sliced
2 tart green apples, peeled, cored, chunked
1/4 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons margarine, cut in small pieces
Frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed (optional, for serving)

Stir together bread crumbs, sugars and 1/4 tsp cinnamon in medium bowl; set aside.

Combine bananas, apples, orange juice, remaining 1/4 tsp cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl.

Sprinkle 2 tbsp crumb mixture into bottom of 9-inch cake pan sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Evenly spread fruit mixture over crumbs. Dot margarine over fruit. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture evenly over fruit.

Bake at 375 degrees F, 30-35 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool slightly.

Serve warm with whipped topping, if desired.

Makes 8 servings
Source: Dole