Blueberry Brown Betty

A betty is a fruit dessert that features fruit topped with a crumb mixture or fruit and a crumb mixture in alternating layers. The actual origin of the term betty is unknown, but recipes for fruit bettys were mentioned in print as far back as 1864. Apple brown betty is made by using apples instead of the blueberries. The very best version is to bake this with fresh wild blueberries, second choice is with fresh cultivated blueberries, and the third choice is with frozen berries.

4 cups fresh blueberries, or frozen, unthawed berries

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter

• Preheat oven to 325 F.
• Place blueberries in a 11/2 -quart baking dish or 6 individual ramekins that can go into the oven.
• Combine sugar, flour, and salt. Cut in the butter, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over the blueberries.
• Bake 35 minutes, or until the top is crisp and golden.

MAKES 6 SERVINGS