noun a type of deep-dish fruit dessert that is similar to a cobbler
adjective describing something related to or resembling a pandowdy
Pandowdy is a type of American dessert, similar to a pie, made with fruit that is topped with a pie crust that is broken up during baking to allow the fruit juices to thicken and bubble up.
In baking, pandowdy is known for its rustic appearance, with the broken crust on top giving it a unique and homemade look.
Pandowdy has roots in early American cuisine, particularly in New England, and was traditionally made with apples or other fruits.
Pandowdy is sometimes referenced in American literature as a symbol of traditional American cooking and culture.
In a novel set in a small town, the main character bakes a delicious pandowdy for the annual pie baking contest.
The pastry chef created a unique twist on the classic pandowdy recipe by adding a caramel drizzle on top.
The food critic praised the restaurant's apple pandowdy for its perfectly spiced filling and flaky crust.