1
: a mender or maker of shoes and often of other leather goods
2
archaic
: a clumsy workman
3
: a tall iced drink consisting usually of wine, rum, or whiskey and sugar garnished with mint or a slice of lemon or orange
4
: a deep-dish fruit dessert with a thick top crust
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And the buttermilk cobbler topping is a delicious match for the fruit.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
It’s known for its array of dessert specialties, namely its 12 fruit cobblers, 12 types of banana puddings, 24 types of cookies, 12 cobbler milkshakes, 6 different cinnamon rolls and brownies.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The sweet-tart flavor and vibrant pop of color makes a welcome addition to yeast breads (Cranberry-Hibiscus Babka) and quick breads (Fresh Cranberry-Pepita Buttermilk Bread).
Cakes, cobblers, and pies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
Peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake pizookie or rocky road pizookie are dessert options.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
It’s known for its array of dessert specialties, namely its 12 fruit cobblers, 12 types of banana puddings, 24 types of cookies, 12 cobbler milkshakes, 6 different cinnamon rolls and brownies.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The sweet-tart flavor and vibrant pop of color makes a welcome addition to yeast breads (Cranberry-Hibiscus Babka) and quick breads (Fresh Cranberry-Pepita Buttermilk Bread).
Cakes, cobblers, and pies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
Peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake pizookie or rocky road pizookie are dessert options.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024
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cobbler
noun
cob·bler
ˈkäb-lər 
1
: a mender or maker of shoes
2
: a deep-dish fruit pie with a thick top crust
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