Meaning of the word pandowdy in English

What does pandowdy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pandowdy

US /pænˈdaʊdi/
UK /pænˈdaʊ.di/
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Noun

a deep-dish apple dessert, sweetened with molasses or brown sugar and spiced, with a top crust that is broken and pushed down into the fruit during baking.

Example:
For dessert, we had a warm apple pandowdy with vanilla ice cream.
The recipe for pandowdy often includes a mix of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.