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DictionarycobblerFruit dessert
noun

cobbler

A baked fruit dessert with a biscuitlike or crumbly topping.

The peach cobbler has a golden biscuit topping.

Etymology
cobbleProbable sourceEnglishto put together roughly

Probably related to cobbling something together. The proposed connection suits the assembled dessert but is not a certain naming history.

More examples

  • She baked two cobblers.
  • The warm cobbler filled the kitchen with fragrance.
  • He served the cobbler in shallow bowls.

Forms

cobbler · cobblers

Similar words

crisp
Usually has a crumbly topping containing oats or similar ingredients.
pie
Typically uses a pastry crust rather than a biscuit topping.