Apple Pandowdy
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3/4 cup milk
- 5 cups sliced peeled apples
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, optional
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Add water and lemon juice; cook over low heat until thick. Cover and set aside.
- 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.
- Arrange apples in 9-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Add nutmeg, vanilla and remaining butter to sauce; pour over apples.
- Drop dough by spoonfuls over sauce.
- Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until top is brown and apples are tender.
- Serve warm with cream if desired.