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Apple Pandowdy

A classic American spiced apple dessert baked under a flaky pie crust. Pressing the crust into the rich molasses juices halfway through baking creates a caramelized, rustic topping.

65 minEasyServes 6290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups tart apples, sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp dark molasses
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 sheet pie crust dough

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a baking dish.

  2. 2

    Toss 6 cups sliced tart apples with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp dark molasses, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 2 tsp lemon juice in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Transfer apple mixture to baking dish and scatter 2 tbsp cubed unsalted butter over top.

  4. 4

    Unroll 1 sheet pie crust dough over apples and cut small slits in the center.

  5. 5

    Bake 30 minutes, then press crust down into juices with a spoon.

  6. 6

    Bake 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

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Questions

What is Apple Pandowdy?

A classic American spiced apple dessert baked under a flaky pie crust. Pressing the crust into the rich molasses juices halfway through baking creates a caramelized, rustic topping. This reference files it under American dessert: made in the oven, rated easy and about 65 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Apple Pandowdy at?

For Apple Pandowdy, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 5.

How do I know when Apple Pandowdy is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until golden brown and bubbly.

What can I use instead of molasses in Apple Pandowdy?

The entry for Apple Pandowdy calls for 2 tbsp dark molasses. In its place: Dark corn syrup, or honey with a little brown sugar. The flavor will be lighter.

Can I make Apple Pandowdy dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Apple Pandowdy is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Apple Pandowdy vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Apple Pandowdy?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 290 calories, with 3 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 140 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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