Cherry Pandowdy
Cherry Pandowdy is a rustic, old-fashioned American dessert, primarily from New England, featuring a sweet cherry filling topped with a biscuit or pie dough crust that is intentionally broken up during baking. The signature 'dowdied' crust creates a craggy, uneven surface that soaks up the bubbling fruit juices, resulting in a delightful mix of textures. It's a comforting, home-style treat often served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a fruit-based dessert with a pastry crust, Cherry Pandowdy is typically high in carbohydrates from both the fruit's natural sugars and added sugar, and contains a moderate amount of fat from the butter in the crust. It provides some dietary fiber and antioxidants from the cherries, but is primarily an indulgent treat, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 per generous serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 34 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the pandowdy's humble, 'broken' appearance is its charm, representing a practical, no-fuss approach to dessert where presentation is secondary to flavor and texture. Nutritionally, the cherries offer beneficial compounds like anthocyanins, but the overall dish is a classic example of a comfort food that prioritizes taste and tradition over health-conscious ingredients.
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