How to use stale bread to make a classic British pudding – recipe | Waste not

The article details a family tradition of preparing a fruit pie for their daughter's first day of school each September, with the goal of exploring various heritage desserts. Last year, they made a simple apple pie, and this year, they opted for a brown betty, a crumble-like dessert utilizing stale bread. The recipe featured seasonal apples and blackberries from their garden and was sweetened with maple syrup, though any fruit and sweetener can be used. The brown betty is described as a thrifty and delicious autumnal treat, similar to a cobbler, buckle, or grunt, highlighting its practicality in using 'waste not' ingredients like stale bread while creating a classic British pudding.