Apple Pandowdy

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 5 cups sliced peeled apples
• 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
• Whipped cream, optional

1. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add water and lemon juice; cook and stir over medium heat until thick. Cover and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine baking powder and remaining flour and salt. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter. Add the milk and mix just until moistened (a few lumps will remain); set aside.
3. Arrange apples in a 1-1/2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Add nutmeg, vanilla and remaining butter to sauce; pour over apples. Drop dough by spoonfuls over sauce. Combine remaining cinnamon and coarse sugar; sprinkle over dough. Bake at 350u0b0 until top is brown and apples are tender, about 55 minutes. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.

brown sugar, flour, salt, water, lemon juice, baking powder, butter, milk, peeled apples, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla, coarse sugar, cream

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-pandowdy/ (may not work)