Apple Pan Dowdy

Ingredients

• 4 large tart apples
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• Rich Baking-powder Biscuit dough

Directions

1. Pare, core, and cut apples into eighths.
2. Arrange them in a well buttered baking dish, and sprinkle with the brown sugar into which the spices and salt have been stirred. Dot with butter, + pour the water over all.
3. Cover with a rich baking-powder biscuit dough rolled not more than 1/2 inch thick.
4. Bake in slow oven (300°-325°F) for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is delicately browned and the apples are tender.
5. Serve warm with plain, sweet, heavy cream or with your favorite hard sauce.

Timing

• 25 to 30 minutes

Temperature

• slow oven (300°-325°F)

Equipment

• paring knife or peeler; corer and knife; measuring cups and spoons; mixing bowl and stirring utensil; well-buttered baking dish; rolling pin; oven

Notes

• Serve warm with plain, sweet, heavy cream or with your favorite hard sauce.