apple pandowdy

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Apple Pandowdy

You may not have heard of apple pandowdy, but this classic dessert is even easier than apple pie.

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup packed brown sugar
  2. 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  3. 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  4. 1 cup water
  5. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  6. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  7. 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  8. 3/4 cup 2% milk
  9. 5 cups sliced peeled apples
  10. 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  11. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  12. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  13. 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
  14. whipped cream, optional

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add water and lemon juice; cook and stir over medium heat until thick. Cover and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine baking powder and remaining flour and salt. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter. Add the milk and mix just until moistened (a few lumps will remain); set aside.
  3. Arrange apples in a 1-1/2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Add nutmeg, vanilla and remaining butter to sauce; pour over apples. Drop dough by spoonfuls over sauce. Combine coarse sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Bake at 350° until top is brown and apples are tender, about 55 minutes. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.