Here’s a fabulous treat for a chilly night!

Crockpot Apple Pudding Cake

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup 2% milk
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/3 cups sour cream
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Directions

~In a small bowl, combine the flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Spread into the bottom of a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle apples over batter.

~In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, honey, melted butter, cinnamon, and remaining sugar; pour over apples. Cover and cook on high for about three hours (or until apples are tender).

~In a small bowl, combine sour cream and confectioners’ sugar. Serve with warm pudding cake.