Similar to a cobbler and less fussy than a pie, sonker is a baked fruit dessert native to Surry County. While sweet potatoes are used here, feel free to experiment with whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand.
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Sweet Nostalgia
When it comes to cooling off on a hot summer day, a treat from the freezer is hard to beat — and everyone has a favorite.
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A Legendary Peanut Butter Pie in Rocky Mount
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The Sonkers of Surry County
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7 Stops on the Surry Sonker Trail
This one-of-a-kind dessert that defies definition is the signature dish of Surry County — and each stop on the Sonker Trail is part of a delicious history.
