Coconut Apple Betty

This was one of my grandmother's favorite recipes! It has a deep, nutty flavor and goes perfectly with some whipped cream.  Nothing beats a nice, slow-cooked apple dessert in the autumn.

6 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped

1/3 C orange juice

1 C breadcrumbs (whole wheat bread is perfect)

1 C shredded coconut, unsweetened

1 C light brown sugar 

1 tsp cinnamon

4 Tbsp butter

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Gently parcook the chopped apples with the orange juice for about 10 minutes.

Then mix the apple mixture with all the other ingredients, and pour into a greased casserole dish. I like to use an oval Creuset dish. 

Bake for about 45 minutes until the top is golden brown.