The Vintage Cook makes an easy classic and sweet dessert that goes great with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Apple Pan Dowdy
2 ½ cups light brown sugar
½ cup melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
2 9-inch pastry pie shells
8-10 Granny Smith apples
Mix ½ cup of the sugar with the butter and ½ cup of the pecans. Spread in the bottom of 10-inch baking dish. Let the dough thaw a little. Tear one shell into pieces and place over the mixture in pan. Arrange alternate layers of apples, sugar and pecans. Place other pie shell on top of apple mound. Press. Prick well with fork. Bake at 350 for one hour or until golden on top. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. May add cinnamon or other spices to your taste.
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