Cast Iron Pan Dowdy

An old recipe brought back to life. Give it a whirl.
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CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
KeywordApples, Pan Dowdy
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Servings6
Calories134kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 ea Granny Smith apples peeled and cored
  • 2 ea 9" frozen rolled pie crusts
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp mace
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1-1/2 tbsp Granulated Sugar

Instructions

  • On a lightly floured surface, unroll pie crusts 1 on top of the other.
  • Roll the crusts out until until combined and about a quarter inch thick.
  • Using a pizza cutter, slice into 2 inch squares. Return to refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Peel and slice apples using a coring tool. Cut apple slices in half.
  • Add apple slices, lemon juice, apple cider, and all dry ingredients to wok.
  • Toss well to combine. Dot top of apples with 2 Tbsp. butter.
  • Arrange dough squares on top of mixture allowing some space for the apples to stick out.
  • Brush dough with cold water and sprinkle generously with more sugar.
  • Bake at 425 until juices bubble up and pastry is a light golden brown (about 30 minutes).
  • Remove wok from oven and press dough down till just submerged in the juices and apples.
  • Return to oven and continue baking until pastry is flaky (about 20 minutes).
  • Let cool and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Cast Iron Pan Dowdy
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g
Sodium 12mg1%
Potassium 132mg4%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 0.1g0%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.