Ingredients
- 4 apples, cored, peeled, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons shortening
- 4 to 6 tablespoons milk
Directions
Arrange sliced apples in buttered 11×7-inch baking dish. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt; sprinkle over apples. Combine molasses and hot water; stir to blend. Pour molasses mixture over apples. Bake apples in preheated 400° oven for about 20 to 30 minutes, until apples are tender. Meanwhile, sift flour with baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles meal. Add milk, mixing with a fork, enough to make soft dough. Knead lightly for about 10 seconds. Roll dough into a rectangle 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick, to fit over the 11×7-inch pan. Fit dough over cooked apple mixture and pierce all over with a fork to let steam escape. Bake at 400° for about 20 minutes longer, or until nicely browned. Serve warm with cream or ice cream. Serves 8.
