Apple Pandowdy Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pandowdy

• Brown Sugar
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• Sifted Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup milk
• 6-8 medium apples (about 6 cups, peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter

How to Make Apple Pandowdy

1. In a saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Stir in 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup water.
3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a syrup (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
7. Cut in 1/2 cup shortening using two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, stirring until just moistened (do not overmix).
9. Peel, core, and slice 6-8 medium apples (about 6 cups).
10. Arrange apple slices in a well-greased 12x8x2-inch baking dish.
11. To the prepared syrup, stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons butter.
12. Pour the syrup evenly over the apples.
13. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough over the apples.
14. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
15. Let cool slightly before serving warm with your favorite topping.
16. Serves 6-8