May 17 is Cherry Cobbler Day. This fruit pie deserves its own holiday and today is a perfect day to bake cherry cobbler to celebrate with friends and family. No one knows how cobblers got their name, but there are several theories. One source suggests that the word “cobbler” evolved from “cobeler,” which was a specific type of wooden bowl used in cooking.
Cherry cobbler is a baked dessert made with a rich fruit filling and a biscuit dough crust. Back in the 19th century, pioneers of the American West had to adapt many recipes because of a severe lack of ingredients. The traditional pie evolved into the cobbler, which was often served as the main dish of the meal.
A cherry cobbler differs from a crisp as a cobbler lacks oatmeal. Sometimes the cobbler is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Bake your own delicious cobbler and serve it as the main course.
