Few desserts speak to the sentiment of “southern comfort” like the popular traditional favorite, Peach Cobbler. The American Cobbler is a deep-dish dessert with a thick crust and a fruit filling. The recipe’s UK predecessor often offered an option made with savory meats. In the US, most recipes feature a biscuit crust and a crumb or a drop-biscuit topping. More modern adaptations often implement a top and bottom pie crust instead.
When the first settlers arrived in America, they brought their favorite recipes with them, like fruit pies and English steamed puddings. Early attempts to recreate the dishes they loved were challenging with the primitive cooking equipment available. With no brick ovens available, they baked the fruit cobblers in pots over an open fire. They first made a filling of of locally harvested fruit and placed it in the pot. next, they added dough over the filling and covered the pot. As the cobblers cooked, the filling stewed and created its own sauce, while the pastry rose and crusted.
The early colonials loved cobblers because they were both nourishing and sustaining, and could feed large numbers of people. They were originally served as the main course for supper and for breakfast. Later, in the 19th century as a greater variety of foods and ingredients became available, cobblers made the transition to becoming primarily a dessert dish.
In recent years, chefs everywhere have been experimenting with new and exciting ways to add a twist to this time-honored classic, without taking away from its traditional appeal. At Tazza, our unique interpretation adds cinnamon, walnuts, and caramel sauce, served warm and topped with a rich mound of vanilla bean ice cream. We just know you’re going to love it as much as we do! Of course, there’s only one way to know for sure...
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