Apple pandowdy is something like a pie and something like a cobbler but uniquely delicious!! Tangy apple filling is simmered in a spicy sweet sauce and then baked with buttery squares of crust.
6poundsGranny Smith apples(about 6 large) or mixed varieties
½cupbourbon
½cupunsalted butter(one stick)
½cupsugar
½cupdark brown sugar
1teaspooncinnamon
½teaspooncloves
⅛to ¼ teaspoon chipotle powderor to taste
¼cupheavy cream
Sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Crust
Add the flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a food processor bowl.
Process until the mixture is crumbly.
Add the water and pulse until the dough forms a ball.
Pat the dough into a disk and wrap in waxed paper.
Chill for 30 minutes.
Apple Filling
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Core, peel, and slice the apples into thick slices - between ¼ and ½ inch thickness.
Add the ½ cup butter, bourbon, sugar, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, apples, and chipotle to a 15-inch cast iron skillet.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until apples are tender. If you're using a regular skillet you'll want to pour the apples into a greased cake pan at this point.
Roll out the dough about ⅛-inch thick.
Cut into squares.
Drop the squares on the simmering apple mixture.
Brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Push the dough gently into the apples mixture.
Bake for 20 minutes more, or until crust is crispy and golden.
Notes
Storage:Pandowdy will last for up to four days in the fridge or three months in the freezer. Simply cover it with plastic wrap, or spoon the delicious apple dessert into a separate, airtight container.Tips
Save time by using a purchased crust.
You can leave the bourbon out if you wish. Substitute with the same amount of apple cider or juice.
You can substitute pears or peaches for the apples. Delish!
When you push the pastry down partway through cooking you don't want to push it to the bottom. Just gently submerge until it's covered with the syrup then let it come back up to the top.
If you don't have an iron skillet you can use a 9-inch cake pan - round or square.