Jam Brown Betty

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided,melted
• 3 cups bread, cut in small cubes
• 1 1/2 cups fruit preserves or jam or jelly
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sherry wine
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts or pecans or walnuts

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the bread cubes and 2 Tbsp melted butter.

2. 2

   Melt together the preserves, water, and sherry in a saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   In a bowl, toss together the bread cubes, jam mixture, and coconut then spread it into the bottom of a buttered 8"x8" baking pan.

4. 4

   Combine the chopped nuts and remaining 2 Tbsp butter and stir until coated, then sprinkle on top of ingredients in baking pan.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve warm with whipped cream on top.

7. 7

   Makes about 4 servings.