apple pandowdy

[ ap-uhl pan-dou-dee ]

noun

, Chiefly New England.

1. a deep-dish apple pie or cobbler, usually sweetened with molasses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of apple pandowdy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

Among the delectable recipes included are tomato tart, apricot-pistachio olive oil cake, apple pandowdy, and lemon meringue cake.

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