Apple Pandowdy

Apple Pandowdy No. 1968 Yields 6 Servings

3 Cups Tart Apples, Peeled & 2 tsp Baking Powder
Sliced 1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 tsp Nutmeg, Ground 1/4 lb Butter
1/2 tsp Cinnamon, Ground 1/2 Cup Whole Milk
3/4 tsp Salt 1 Egg
1/2 Cup Molasses
1 1/2 Cups Flour

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a (1 1/2 quart) baking dish.
Arrange the sliced apples in the dish.
Sprinkle with the nutmeg, cinnamon and 1/3 of the salt.
Spoon the molasses over.
Cover the dish with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and the remaining salt in a large
bowl.
Melt the butter in a small pan.
Remove from the heat
Stir in the milk and the egg.
Beat well.
Blend into the flour mixture.
Pour this batter over the apples.
Return the baking dish to the oven.
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean (about 30 minutes).
Serve topped with whipped cream.