This May 17 food holiday is designed to show appreciation for the delicious baked treat known as cherry cobbler.

The concept of a cobbler — a fruit filling topped with a biscuit-like or cake-like batter and baked until golden and bubbling — is centuries old, likely dating back to medieval Europe.

The cherry cobbler probably emerged in the Americas, where cherries are abundant and have long been prized for their flavor. Early settlers likely adapted traditional cobbler recipes to include cherries, creating a delicious variation that became popular.

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