A skillet of baked dish topped with herbs and a pat of butter sits on a wooden board next to a large bag of Kikkoman Panko bread crumbs on a dark surface.

Apple Betty with Panko Streusel and Turmeric Ice Cream

Serves 6 servings
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35–40 minutes

Ingredients

Apple Filling
• 5 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or mix), peeled and sliced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp cornstarch or flour (for thickening)

Panko-Walnut Streusel
• ¾ cup Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Optional: 1 tbsp flour for a finer crumb texture

Turmeric Ice Cream (Quick Method)
• 2 cups high-quality vanilla ice cream
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• Pinch of black pepper (enhances turmeric’s flavor and balances sweetness)
• Zest of ½ lemon (optional)

Directions

Created in partnership with Chef Nathaniel Malone, Creative Dining Services. This recipe reimagines a classic Apple Betty through the lens of newstalgia—pairing honey-baked apples with fresh ginger and lemon, topped with an ultra-crispy Kikkoman® Panko-walnut streusel. Served with earthy-sweet turmeric ice cream, it’s a comforting yet unexpected dessert that bridges tradition and today’s flavor trends—perfect for modern campus dining halls.

  1. Prepare the Apple Filling:
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Toss apple slices with lemon juice, grated ginger, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch.
    • Layer evenly in a buttered 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. Make the Panko Streusel:
    • In a bowl, combine Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
    • Stir in melted butter until the mixture is evenly coated and crumbly.
    • Sprinkle evenly over the apple mixture.
  3. Bake:
    • Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp and the apples are tender.
    • If the topping browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil during the last 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Turmeric Ice Cream:
    • While the Betty bakes, melt ¼ cup of vanilla ice cream on low heat.
    • Stir in turmeric, ginger, pepper, and lemon zest (if using).
    • Let cool slightly, then mix back into the remaining ice cream until smooth and evenly colored.
    • Refreeze for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
  5. Serve:
    • Scoop warm Apple Betty into shallow bowls.
    • Top with a scoop of turmeric ice cream.
    • Garnish with extra panko streusel.

Serving Suggestion
Scoop 3 oz Hoisin Red Plum Ice Cream into chilled bowl. Top with ~1 Tbsp Chili Pretzel Crunch and drizzle with 1 oz warm Caramel Sauce. For plated desserts, garnish with micro mint or candied plum slices for added visual appeal.

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