APPLE-RASPBERRY PANDOWDY

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Entry-level bakers, this one's for you. Essentially a batter-topped cobbler, it's assembled in one pan: Toss tart apples with lime juice and cinnamon, then cover them with a drop-biscuit batter and a sprinkle of fresh raspberries. Finish with a fine veneer of sugar drizzled with hot water, so it melts into a delicate shell; then pop it in the oven until the top is crisp and golden brown, and present it with pride-a foolproof, down-home finale for your feast.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 pounds tart apples, such as Granny Smith, cored, peeled, and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla paste or extract
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rye flour
2/3 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups raspberries (about 6 ounces)
1/3 cup hot water
Vanilla ice cream or heavy cream (optional), for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 2 1/2-quart baking dish or cake pan, toss apples with lime zest and juice and cinnamon; spread in an even layer. Transfer dish to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet (to catch any juices that bubble over).
  • Beat butter with 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla on medium speed to combine, about 1 minute (mixture will be grainy). Add both flours and beat until no dry flour remains and mixture is crumbly. With motor running, slowly add milk, beating until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon batter over apples, then spread to edges in an even layer. Scatter raspberries over batter. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup sugar evenly over top. Drizzle hot water over sugar (most will melt).
  • Bake until top is crisp and golden brown and cake is set, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Serve warm, topped with ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.

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