Brown Betty
Mix together I pint of finely crumbled stale bread, a pinch of salt, 3 to 4 tablespoonfuls of sugar, according to acidity of apples, ½ teaspoonful of cinnamon, a pinch of cloves. Melt and stir through this 2 large tablespoonfuls of butter. Pare, core and chop or cut fine 2 heaping cupfuls of tart apples in alternate layers in a buttered pudding dish, having crumbs on top.
If the apples are not juicy, add 2 or 3 tablespoonfuls of cold water. Cover and bake in a moderate oven until the apples are soft, then uncover and brown the top. Serve hot or cold with cream and sugar.