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Cobbler (food)

January 07, 2023

For other uses, see Cobbler (disambiguation).

Cobbler is a dessert consisting of a fruit (or less commonly savory) filling poured into a large baking dish and covered with a batter, biscuit, or dumpling (in the United Kingdom) before being baked. Some cobbler recipes, especially in the American South, resemble a thick-crusted, deep-dish pie with both a top and bottom crust. Cobbler is part of the cuisine of the United Kingdom and United States, and should not be confused with a crumble.

Cobbler
Plum Blueberry Cobbler
Place of originUnited States or England
Main ingredientsbatter, biscuit, or pie crust; fruit or savory filling
VariationsBetty, grunt, slump, buckle, sonker, boot[1]
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Origin

Cobblers originated in the British American colonies.[2] English settlers were unable to make traditional suet puddings due to lack of suitable ingredients and cooking equipment,[2] so instead covered a stewed filling with a layer of uncooked plain biscuits, scone batter or dumplings, fitted together.[3] The origin of the name cobbler, recorded from 1859, is uncertain: it may be related to the archaic word cobeler, meaning "wooden bowl".[4] or the term may be due to the topping having the visual appearance of a 'cobbled' stone pathway rather than a 'smooth' paving which would otherwise be represented by a rolled out pastry topping.

Varieties

Note the crisp and crumble differ from the cobbler in that the former's top layers may also include rolled oats made with oatmeal.[5]

North America

 
Peach cobbler with ice cream

Grunts, pandowdy, and slumps are Canadian Maritimes, New England and Pennsylvania Dutch (Apple Pan Dowdy) varieties of cobbler, typically cooked on the stovetop, or in an iron skillet or pan, with the dough on top in the shape of dumplings. They reportedly take their name from the grunting sound they make while cooking. Another name for the types of biscuits or dumplings used is dough-boys. Dough-boys are used in stews and cobblers alike.

In the United States, additional varieties of cobbler include the apple pan dowdy (an apple cobbler whose crust has been broken and perhaps stirred back into the filling), the Betty, the buckle (made with yellow batter (like cake batter), with the filling mixed in with the batter), the dump (or dump cake),[6][7] the grump, the slump, and the sonker. The sonker is unique to North Carolina: it is a deep-dish version of the American cobbler.[5][8]

Cobblers most commonly come in single fruit varieties and are named as such, e.g. blackberry, blueberry, and peach cobbler. The tradition also gives the option of topping the fruit cobbler with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream.[9] Savory cobblers are less common in the region; for example, tomato cobbler, which may include onion and a biscuit topping that may include cheese or cornmeal, is one savory variant that also resembles Southern tomato pie.[10] Old California orchard cuisine features peach, pear, apricot, and, most prized by many, tartarian cherry cobblers.

The Texas Legislature designated peach cobbler as the official cobbler of Texas in 2013.[11]

Betty

The American variant known as the Betty or brown Betty dates from at least the early 19th century.[12] In 1864, in the Yale Literary Magazine, it appeared with "brown" in lower case, thus making "Betty" the proper name.[12] In 1890, however, a recipe was published in Practical Sanitary and Economic Cooking Adapted to Persons of Moderate and Small Means with the word "Brown" capitalized, rendering "Brown Betty" the proper name.[13]

Brown Betties are made with breadcrumbs (or bread pieces, or graham cracker crumbs), and fruit, usually diced apples, in alternating layers. They are baked covered and have a consistency like bread pudding.

In the midwestern United States, apple Betty is often a synonym for apple crisp.[14]

UK and Commonwealth

In the UK and Commonwealth of Nations, the scone-topped cobbler predominates, and is found in both sweet and savory versions. Common sweet fillings include apple, blackberry, and peach. Savory versions, such as beef, lamb,[15] or mutton, consist of a casserole filling, sometimes with a simple ring of cobbles around the edge, rather than a complete layer, to aid cooking of the meat. Cheese or herb scones may also be used as a savory topping.[16]

Cobblers and crumbles were promoted by the Ministry of Food during the Second World War, since they are filling, yet require less butter than a traditional pastry, and can be made with margarine.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Difference Between Cobbler, Crisp, Crumble and Betty". Cooking to Be Clever. 15 January 2013.
  2. ^ a b Shepherd, Johnny (2016). Puddings: Over 100 Classic Puddings from Cakes, Tarts, Crumbles and Pies to all Things Chocolatey. Orion Publishing Group. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-297-87055-5. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  3. ^ "About Cobbler". ifood.tv. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  4. ^ Harper, Douglas. "Cobbler (n.2)". Online Etymological Dictionary. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Best Apple Crisp Recipe". Betty Crocker. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  6. ^ Filippone, Peggy Trowbridge (6 April 2015). "Dump Cake Recipe". The Spruce. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  7. ^ Ellis-Christensen, Tricia (25 November 2016). Wallace, O (ed.). "What is Dump Cake?". WiseGeek. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  8. ^ Stradley, Linda (2017). "History and Legends of Cobblers". What's Cooking America. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  9. ^ "About Cobbler". ifood.tv. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  10. ^ "Savory Tomato Cobbler". Southern Living. June 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  11. ^ Hatch, Rosie (Ed.) (2022). Texas Almanac 2022-2023. Austin, Texas: Texas State Historical Association. p. 21. ISBN 9781625110664.
  12. ^ a b Davidson, Alan; Tom Jaine; Soun Vannithone (2008). The Oxford Companion to Food. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-280681-9.
  13. ^ Hinman Abel, Mary (1890). Practical sanitary and economic cooking adapted to persons of moderate and small means. Rochester, NY: American Public Health Association. OCLC 14799381. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
  14. ^ Staff, Farmers' Almanac (2017-11-19). "Crisp, Crumble, Betty, Or Buckle: Which Is Which?". Farmers' Almanac. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  15. ^ "Herby Lamb Cobbler Recipe". Good Good. BBC. 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
  16. ^ . The Green Chronicle. 2012. Archived from the original on 12 September 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2012.

External links

  •   Cookbook:Basic Cobbler at Wikibooks
  •   Media related to Cobbler (dessert) at Wikimedia Commons

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For other uses see Cobbler disambiguation Cobbler is a dessert consisting of a fruit or less commonly savory filling poured into a large baking dish and covered with a batter biscuit or dumpling in the United Kingdom before being baked Some cobbler recipes especially in the American South resemble a thick crusted deep dish pie with both a top and bottom crust Cobbler is part of the cuisine of the United Kingdom and United States and should not be confused with a crumble CobblerPlum Blueberry CobblerPlace of originUnited States or EnglandMain ingredientsbatter biscuit or pie crust fruit or savory fillingVariationsBetty grunt slump buckle sonker boot 1 Media Cobbler Contents 1 Origin 2 Varieties 2 1 North America 2 1 1 Betty 2 2 UK and Commonwealth 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksOrigin EditCobblers originated in the British American colonies 2 English settlers were unable to make traditional suet puddings due to lack of suitable ingredients and cooking equipment 2 so instead covered a stewed filling with a layer of uncooked plain biscuits scone batter or dumplings fitted together 3 The origin of the name cobbler recorded from 1859 is uncertain it may be related to the archaic word cobeler meaning wooden bowl 4 or the term may be due to the topping having the visual appearance of a cobbled stone pathway rather than a smooth paving which would otherwise be represented by a rolled out pastry topping Varieties EditNote the crisp and crumble differ from the cobbler in that the former s top layers may also include rolled oats made with oatmeal 5 North America Edit Peach cobbler with ice cream Grunts pandowdy and slumps are Canadian Maritimes New England and Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pan Dowdy varieties of cobbler typically cooked on the stovetop or in an iron skillet or pan with the dough on top in the shape of dumplings They reportedly take their name from the grunting sound they make while cooking Another name for the types of biscuits or dumplings used is dough boys Dough boys are used in stews and cobblers alike In the United States additional varieties of cobbler include the apple pan dowdy an apple cobbler whose crust has been broken and perhaps stirred back into the filling the Betty the buckle made with yellow batter like cake batter with the filling mixed in with the batter the dump or dump cake 6 7 the grump the slump and the sonker The sonker is unique to North Carolina it is a deep dish version of the American cobbler 5 8 Cobblers most commonly come in single fruit varieties and are named as such e g blackberry blueberry and peach cobbler The tradition also gives the option of topping the fruit cobbler with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream 9 Savory cobblers are less common in the region for example tomato cobbler which may include onion and a biscuit topping that may include cheese or cornmeal is one savory variant that also resembles Southern tomato pie 10 Old California orchard cuisine features peach pear apricot and most prized by many tartarian cherry cobblers The Texas Legislature designated peach cobbler as the official cobbler of Texas in 2013 11 Betty Edit The American variant known as the Betty or brown Betty dates from at least the early 19th century 12 In 1864 in the Yale Literary Magazine it appeared with brown in lower case thus making Betty the proper name 12 In 1890 however a recipe was published in Practical Sanitary and Economic Cooking Adapted to Persons of Moderate and Small Means with the word Brown capitalized rendering Brown Betty the proper name 13 Brown Betties are made with breadcrumbs or bread pieces or graham cracker crumbs and fruit usually diced apples in alternating layers They are baked covered and have a consistency like bread pudding In the midwestern United States apple Betty is often a synonym for apple crisp 14 UK and Commonwealth Edit In the UK and Commonwealth of Nations the scone topped cobbler predominates and is found in both sweet and savory versions Common sweet fillings include apple blackberry and peach Savory versions such as beef lamb 15 or mutton consist of a casserole filling sometimes with a simple ring of cobbles around the edge rather than a complete layer to aid cooking of the meat Cheese or herb scones may also be used as a savory topping 16 Cobblers and crumbles were promoted by the Ministry of Food during the Second World War since they are filling yet require less butter than a traditional pastry and can be made with margarine 1 See also Edit Food portalApple crisp PuddingReferences Edit a b Difference Between Cobbler Crisp Crumble and Betty Cooking to Be Clever 15 January 2013 a b Shepherd Johnny 2016 Puddings Over 100 Classic Puddings from Cakes Tarts Crumbles and Pies to all Things Chocolatey Orion Publishing Group p 62 ISBN 978 0 297 87055 5 Retrieved 7 June 2021 About Cobbler ifood tv Retrieved 2022 03 10 Harper Douglas Cobbler n 2 Online Etymological Dictionary Retrieved 7 October 2016 a b Best Apple Crisp Recipe Betty Crocker 7 December 2020 Retrieved 22 June 2021 Filippone Peggy Trowbridge 6 April 2015 Dump Cake Recipe The Spruce Retrieved 4 June 2017 Ellis Christensen Tricia 25 November 2016 Wallace O ed What is Dump Cake WiseGeek Retrieved 11 December 2016 Stradley Linda 2017 History and Legends of Cobblers What s Cooking America Retrieved 4 June 2017 About Cobbler ifood tv Retrieved 2022 03 10 Savory Tomato Cobbler Southern Living June 2013 Retrieved 14 March 2016 Hatch Rosie Ed 2022 Texas Almanac 2022 2023 Austin Texas Texas State Historical Association p 21 ISBN 9781625110664 a b Davidson Alan Tom Jaine Soun Vannithone 2008 The Oxford Companion to Food Oxford University Press ISBN 978 0 19 280681 9 Hinman Abel Mary 1890 Practical sanitary and economic cooking adapted to persons of moderate and small means Rochester NY American Public Health Association OCLC 14799381 Retrieved 12 June 2012 Staff Farmers Almanac 2017 11 19 Crisp Crumble Betty Or Buckle Which Is Which Farmers Almanac Retrieved 2022 03 10 Herby Lamb Cobbler Recipe Good Good BBC 2012 Retrieved 1 June 2012 Beef Cobbler Recipe The Green Chronicle 2012 Archived from the original on 12 September 2016 Retrieved 1 June 2012 External links Edit Cookbook Basic Cobbler at Wikibooks Media related to Cobbler dessert at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cobbler food amp oldid 1127588460, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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