Apple Brown Betty - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. coarse fresh bread crumbs
1/2 c. butter, melted
4 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp. dry sherry (optional)
whipping cream (for serving, optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0. Lightly butter a 2-quart casserole or baking dish.
Stir together bread crumbs and butter.
Set aside.