This easy apple betty combines tender baked apples, sweet sultanas and a lightly spiced yoghurt and egg custard. Made with familiar supermarket ingredients, it is a comforting, budget-friendly dessert that can be served warm with a spoonful of fromage frais.
It is also a useful way to enjoy apples that need using up. The recipe serves six and requires just 15 minutes of preparation before going into the oven.
Recipe Details
- Servings: 6
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: Approximately 30–40 minutes
- Total time: Approximately 45–55 minutes
- Equipment: 20cm ovenproof flan dish
Ingredients
- 2 large eating apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- ½ cup sultanas or raisins (approximately 75g)
- 8 large eggs
- 4 level tbsp granulated sweetener suitable for baking, or to taste
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 80g fat-free natural yoghurt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Fat-free natural fromage frais, to serve (optional)
How to Make Healthy Apple Betty
1. Prepare the oven and dish
Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan), gas mark 5. Lightly grease a 20cm ovenproof flan dish if needed.
2. Arrange the fruit
Spread the apple slices evenly across the base of the dish. Scatter most of the sultanas over the apples, reserving a small amount for the topping.
3. Prepare the custard mixture
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sweetener and vanilla extract. Add the natural yoghurt and whisk until combined.
4. Assemble the dessert
Pour the egg mixture carefully over the apples and sultanas, allowing it to settle between the fruit slices. Scatter the remaining sultanas over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
5. Bake until set
Bake for approximately 30–40 minutes, until the centre is set and the top is lightly golden. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
The exact baking time will depend on the depth of your dish and your oven. The egg mixture should be thoroughly cooked.
6. Serve
Allow the apple betty to stand for a few minutes before dividing it into six portions. Serve warm with a spoonful of fromage frais, if desired.
Tips and Variations
- Choose the right apples: Sweet eating apples work well, but slightly tart varieties can provide a pleasant contrast to the sultanas.
- Adjust the sweetness: Check the packaging of your chosen sweetener, as sweetness and suitability for baking vary between products.
- Use what you have: Replace some of the sultanas with raisins or add a little extra cinnamon.
- Avoid overbaking: Check the dessert towards the end of the cooking time to prevent the custard from becoming dry.
- Make individual portions: Divide the mixture between smaller ovenproof dishes and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Storage
Allow leftovers to cool, then cover and refrigerate within two hours. Eat within 48 hours. Keep chilled until serving and avoid leaving the egg-based dessert at room temperature for extended periods.
More Budget-Friendly Recipe Ideas
For more affordable family meals and everyday cooking inspiration, explore our Budget Family Meals UK guide and Healthy High-Protein & Fibre-Rich Recipes collection.
Allergen note: Contains eggs and milk. Check the labels of your yoghurt, sweetener and serving accompaniments.