Discover the Hidden Southern Cobbler: How to Make North Carolina’s Sonker!

Ever heard of a Sonker? I hadn’t before now, so I was super excited to try one! It’s a North Carolina tradition - there’s even a Surry Sonker Trail to celebrate this unique cobbler, which I am totally adding to my travel list.
Recipe courtesy of the vintage 1970’s community cookbook More Saratoga Secrets, donated by Peggy Hardt
Hi! Here’s the recipe for a Sonker Cobbler. Thanks for the support, and I would absolutely love to know how it goes!
- RECIPE -
Preheat oven to 350°
1/2 c. sugar
2 T. cornstarch
1 /2 c. water
4 c. Fruit
Whisk cornstarch and water until no lumps. Combine with blueberries and sugar. Pour into a 1-1/2 qt. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
Sift together:
1 c. flour
1-1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
Stir in lightly:
1/2 c. Butter, melted
1/2 c. milk
Pour onto hot fruit. Bake at 350° for
35-40 min., until golden brown.
💕Vintage Pyrex Pattern - Primary (from the 1940’s)
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Recipe please 😊

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@@lucinorth2733 Hi! Here’s the recipe for a Sonker Cobbler. Thanks for the support, and I would absolutely love to know how it goes!

[@spiralboundfoodie]

- RECIPE -
Preheat oven to 350°
1/2 c. sugar
2 T. cornstarch
1 /2 c. water
4 c. Fruit
Whisk cornstarch and water until no lumps. Combine with blueberries and sugar. Pour into a 1-1/2 qt. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
Sift together:
1 c. flour
1-1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
Stir in lightly:
1/2 c. Butter, melted
1/2 c. milk
Pour onto hot fruit. Bake at 350° for
35-40 min., until golden brown.