May 17th is National Cherry Cobbler Day #CherryCobblerDay. I wish my brother was here because he made the best Cherry Pie my dad had ever had. So he might be able to help me turn the Cherry Pie into a Cherry Cobbler for David and his Dad. Would you want a slice with them? Charlie and I don’t like Cherries unless there in my Soda. What about you?
Most people love a good Cherry Cobbler as much as the next person and, on May 17th, people celebrate National Cherry Cobbler Day! For those of you who don’t know, Cherry Cobbler is a baked dessert made with a rich Cherry Filling and a Biscuit Dough Crust.
The Cherry Cobbler first came into existence in the 19th Century when bakers had to modify recipes due to the scarcity of ingredients. People might say that Cherry Cobbler is a cooler version of the traditional Cherry Pie!
It is said that the Cherry Cobbler originated in the early British American Colonies and came about as a lack of appropriate ingredients and cooking equipment. The English missed their traditional Suet Puddings and settled for baking Cherry Cobblers. The recipe was improvised over the years and today the Biscuit Dough is often made of Oats (instead of Flour) and topped with Ice Cream or Whipped Cream!
What started as a recipe of scarcity has now become a cult favorite dessert, although, it is a mystery how Cherry Cobbler got its name. Some suggest that the word ‘Cobbler’ has evolved from ‘Cobeler,’ which was a type of wooden bowl used in cooking back in the day.
Meanwhile, some believe that the name may be the result of the dessert’s resemblance to a cobblestone! Whatever the reason might be, National Cherry Cobbler Day is a much-loved day among all dessert lovers.
The origin of the Cobbler dates back to the early 19th Century and it has its roots in both European and American cuisine. Apart from Cherries, a Cobbler may also be made from Apples, Apricots, and Plums. Spices like Cinnamon, Pumpkin-Pie Spice, or Nutmeg are often also used in small quantities for flavoring.
How to celebrate National Cherry Cobbler Day
- The most obvious way to celebrate National Cherry Cobbler Day is by baking a Cherry Cobbler. Get the reddest, juiciest Cherries, and don’t shy away from adding your own twist to the recipe!
- If you are too lazy to bake a Cherry Cobbler you can take a shortcut and order in Cherry Cobbler for you and your friends. Add your favorite topping to the Cobbler like Ice Cream or Whipped Cream for an extra dose of deliciousness.
- If your friend loves desserts, send Cherry Cobbler for them.
Facts About Cherry Cobbler
- The crust of a regular Cherry Cobbler is made of Biscuits but bakers usually prefer Unsweetened Crackers for the base of Cobblers.
- The English somehow scraped together the ingredients to bake the first Cherry Cobbler because they missed their traditional Pies and had to come up with the Cobbler!
- Did you know Pies are usually eaten with Whipped Cream while Cherry Cobblers are best enjoyed with Vanilla Ice Cream? Just remember that isn’t set in stone you can switch things up and have Ice Cream with your Cobbler.
- Cherries are a fantastic source of important nutrients including vitamin C and antioxidants, and they are good for people of all age groups!
- Cherries are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties, which reduce the risk of heart diseases! Looks like I need to get Cherries for David. Would you want to share them with David?
Why People Love Celebrating National Cherry Cobbler Day
National Cherry Cobbler Day is a to try out a new recipe especially if you’ve never had a Cherry Cobbler before?
Lots of people love Cherry Cobbler and that’s why it’s always great fun to celebrate National Cherry Cobbler Day!
Take a break on National Cherry Cobbler Day from your diet and have a generous helping of Cherry Cobbler with or without Ice Cream.
Recipe for Cherry Cobbler
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 12
Ingredients
½ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Directions
Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake cobbler for 50 to 60 minutes, until golden brown.
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Place butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it on the oven rack to melt.
Mix together flour, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Stir in milk.
Remove the baking dish from the oven as soon as butter is melted. Pour batter into the dish, but do not stir. Pour fruit evenly into the pan and do not stir.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
