Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1 cup water1 teaspoon lemon juice2 teaspoons baking powder5 tablespoons butter, divided3/4 cup 2% milk5 cups sliced peeled apples1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon coarse sugarWhipped cream, optional
Preparation
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.
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.
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 coarse sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Bake at 350° until top is brown and apples are tender, about 55 minutes. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.
