Maple Apple Pandowdy with Dried Cranberries

Name: Maple Apple Pandowdy with Dried Cranberries
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2¾ pounds apples; ¾ cup Grade B pure maple syrup; ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 piece pie crust; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 serving Vanilla Ice Cream

A rustic apple dessert featuring tender sliced apples and cranberries bathed in maple syrup, topped with a golden-brown pie crust. This classic American dessert is served warm with vanilla ice cream for the perfect comfort food experience.

8 servings

1 hr 55 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2¾ pounds apples
•¾ cup Grade B pure maple syrup
•¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries
•2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
•1 tablespoon unsalted butter
•1 piece pie crust
•1 tablespoon sugar
•1 serving Vanilla Ice Cream

Cooking Instructions

1.
Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Mix first 5 ingredients in 13x9x2-inch oval baking dish. Dot butter over apple mixture.
10 min
2.
Place crust atop filling. Fold dough edges under; crimp decoratively. Using small knife, cut eight 1-inch squares in crust, spacing apart and cutting through crust but leaving squares in place.
15 min
3.
Bake until crust is dry but still pale, about 35 minutes. Increase temperature to 400°F. Sprinkle crust with 1 tablespoon sugar; continue to bake until apples are tender, crust is golden, and juices bubble, about 35 minutes (mixture will be syrupy). DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Rewarm uncovered in 300°F oven 20 minutes. Cool 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.
90 min