2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a small bowl combine the flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together to fully incorporate all ingredients. Grate the cold butter into the flour mixture and mix to evenly distribute the butter throughout the flour. Slowly stir in heavy cream, using only as much as you need to bring the dough together.
Grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker insert. Place the pastry into the bottom, pressing lightly as you do. Place apples evenly over top of the pastry.
In a small bowl combine the orange juice, maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Pour mixture over the apples.
Place lid on slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours or until the apples are tender.