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Freshly baked apple pandowdy in a white square ceramic dish with a golden, cracked crust and bubbling caramelized apple filling, with a silver spoon scooping into the dessert.

Apple Pandowdy Recipe

A rustic and comforting apple pandowdy made with spiced apples, a flaky crust, and a rich caramel-like sauce. This old-fashioned dessert is easy to make and uses simple pantry ingredients.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, New England
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 8$

Equipment

  • 1 Deep baking dish (9x13-inch recommended)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For combining apples and spices)
  • 1 Pastry cutter (For cutting butter into flour)
  • 1 Rolling Pin (For rolling out the crust)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing apples)
  • 1 Flat spatula (For pressing crust into filling)

Ingredients

  • 6 Large Apples - Tart baking apples peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup Brown sugar - Packed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Fresh nutmeg - Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - Cut into small pieces

The Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Cold butter - Cut into cubes
  • 4-5 tablespoon Ice water - Add gradually
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar - Optional for a touch of sweetness

The Dowdy Drizzle:

  • ¼ cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions 

Apple Preparation

  • Peel and slice the apples.
  • Toss them with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, and brown sugar.
  • Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes to release juices.

Make the Crust

  • Cut cold butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Slowly add ice water and mix just until dough forms.
  • Shape into a rough disc, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.

Assemble the Base

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Butter a deep baking dish and layer the spiced apples inside.
  • Dot with small pieces of butter and pour in any accumulated juices.

Roll & Top the Crust

  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
  • Place it over the apples, tucking in the edges.
  • Cut a few steam vents on top.

First Bake

  • Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Reduce temperature to 375°F and bake for another 20 minutes.

Dowdy the Crust

  • Gently break the crust into large pieces using a spatula.
  • Press it slightly into the bubbling apples.
  • Drizzle the heavy cream mixture over the top.
  • Bake for a final 15 minutes.

Serve & Enjoy

  • Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg (12%) | Sodium: 180mg (8%) | Potassium: 180mg (5%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 1.2mg (7%)