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Sonker, It’s a North Carolina Thing

January 8, 2017 By Liz 134 Comments


I love uniquely regional travel experiences, and if you do too, you need to travel the Sonker Trail in Surry County, NC!

What’s a sonker?

It’s a delicious homestyle, feel-good, make your insides happy dessert, and it’s a North Carolina thing. Surry County, to be exact.

A sonker is a combination of cooked berries with a dough or crust topping, and the fun part is that no two recipes are alike. It’s all based on family tradition. In fact, the sonker is such a beloved regional confection in Surry County that there’s a Sonker Trail and a Sonker Festival to celebrate it.

I made it my personal mission when I was on a Yadkin Valley FAM last summer to visit as many of the Sonker Trail locations as I could, and I made it to all but one!

The key to a great sonker is to use very, very ripe fruit. The origin is believed to have come from the desire to waste nothing, so all the freshly fallen fruit in the orchard is perfect for sonkers!

Other than type of fruit used, I found the biggest difference between them was in the crust, which varied from dropped dumplings to rolled crusts to a southern style cobbler topping. Fortunately for everyone visiting the Sonker Trail, they were all worth trying (and believe me, I’ll get back to the one stop I missed eventually).

Sonker Trail Stops

Southern on Main (downtown Elkin, NC) – This blueberry sonker had a nice thick biscuit-style topping with plenty of berries below.  It was the first sonker I tried, and when I tried it, it wasn’t yet a part of the Sonker Trail so it was kind of a freebie intro. Lucky for you, it’s now on the trail!

Roxxi & Lulu’s (Elkin, NC) – Based on grandma’s recipe, the sonkers here are made with either a biscuit mix or a from-scratch sweet dumpling batter. The summer berry sonker with raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and blueberries I tasted had the biscuit topping. They use butter and shortening in their mixes, and it shows. Delicious! In the fall, they’ll often serve sweet potato, butternut squash or apple sonker — sometimes even mixed together!

Down Home Restaurant (Mt. Airy, NC) – The sonkers at Down Home are made by first cooking the fruit on the stove, then pouring a liquid batter over the top and baking it. It was very different from all the others I tried. Some say it’s the most traditional of sonker styles.

Old North State Winery (Mt. Airy, NC) – We enjoyed strawberry sonker at this downtown tasting room and cafe. Our server said they use a little cake mix in their recipe, and she described it as a combination of pie and cobbler. They often serve sweet potato sonker at this location.

Miss Angel’s Heavenly Pies (Mt. Airy, NC) – Miss Angel is a native New Yorker, and she likes to do things her own way, so sonker is “zonker” here, and her recipe is uniquely her own. Miss Angel starts with an 85-year old family pie crust recipe, then gives it a southern spin by soaking moonshine and honey into it. She also offers the option of a moonshine glaze and one of ten moonshine ice cream flavors from the ice cream shop next door. I tried a peach zonker with moonshine glaze and peach moonshine ice cream. Phenomenal!

The Living Room (Pilot Mountain, NC) – Sonker here is made with a buttermilk biscuit pastry cut with whole milk ricotta and butter. They make both sweet and savory sonker flavors, and I absolutely loved the pear, ginger and buttermilk sonker she served us. This was my favorite sonker of all!

Putters Patio and Grill (Dobson, NC) – The sonker here was the most cake-like of all the sonkers I tried, and it was absolutely delicious. It reminded me of bread pudding a little bit, and I loved it!

Sonker flavors vary from day to day and location to location, and are typically based on whichever fruit is ripest at the time. In the fall, you’ll often see more of the savory options like sweet potato appear.

To appreciate all the sonkers, you’ll likely want to stagger your Sonker Trail stops over a couple of days, but all the locations are within about a 30 minute radius of each other. Visit the Sonker Trail official website for all the details.

Check out my posts about Mayberry/Mt. Airy and Yadkin Valley wineries for ideas on what to do in the area between sonker stops, and take advantage of the great resources at YadkinValleyNC.com to help you plan your visit.

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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She's also a cat lady in the making.

Comments

  1. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    February 1, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    WOW! I love trying out unique food that are popular in one place. It’s my first time to hear about sonker and it looks like something I would like.

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  2. Daisy J. Crawford says

    January 12, 2017 at 10:58 am

    I’ve never heard of this dish before! It looks soo good and fresh. Bad for my diet 😛

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  3. ricci says

    January 12, 2017 at 9:59 am

    Oh man! All of these desserts look amazing!! I definitely to check out the Sonker Trail the next time I’m in NC!!

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  4. Maria Han says

    January 12, 2017 at 4:35 am

    Omg! These are all looks yummy! I want to go there I really love this post

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  5. Alicia says

    January 12, 2017 at 2:22 am

    All this looks wonderful! However, moonshine ice cream flavors? I’m definitely gonna have to put Sonkers on my bucket list.

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  6. Veronica says

    January 12, 2017 at 1:33 am

    Very interesting. You learn something new everyday!

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  7. Lisa Rios says

    January 12, 2017 at 12:14 am

    Honestly I am hearing about the Sonker Trail for the first time, but my goodness this is just amazing & mouth watering stuff that no one would want to miss. I would love to travel anywhere to make sure I get the most of these delicious recipes!

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  8. Herzlife says

    January 11, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    Never heard of this dessert, but they look so appetizing, especially with the berries on them.

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  9. Wildish Jess says

    January 11, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    I lived in NC for 8 years and I’ve never heard of this! lol Maybe because I’m picky and probably wouldn’t eat this though.

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  10. Julie Kalungi says

    January 11, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    I have never heard of the word Sonker, and now I get to learn all this awesome stuff, including recipes, trails, travel yayyy, thanks for sharing!

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  11. Baby Isabella says

    January 11, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    We’ve never heard of a sonker?! Only conkers!!! It sounds like a delicious dessert 🙂 we love cooked berries x

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  12. Fatima Torres says

    January 11, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    I’ve never tried sonker, but I will admit that it looks pretty appetizing. I love how you can make different versions of it.

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  13. Tiffany VanSickle says

    January 11, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    What an awesome tradition!!! All the ones you showed look so good! Definitely something to check out if I’m ever in the area!

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  14. Lubka Henry says

    January 11, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    I really have never heard of sonker!!?! It looks delicious though 😉

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  15. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    January 11, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    So a sonker is similar to a cobbler? Interesting! I’m gonna research this LOL

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  16. Harriet from Toby & Roo says

    January 11, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    Ooh this sounds so tasty, I’ve never been to South Carolina! H x

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  17. Terri Beavers says

    January 11, 2017 at 9:31 am

    This post makes me want to travel so I can sink my teeth into this dessert. I’ve never heard of it before but goodness, it sounds so scrumptious.

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  18. Mimi Green says

    January 11, 2017 at 7:25 am

    This all sounds delicious, I don’t know how I missed out on this. I feel robbed of my 7 years in Mt. Airy. Miss Angel’s Heavenly Pies sound like a winner. I bet the sweet potato ones are even better.

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  19. Tiina A says

    January 11, 2017 at 5:47 am

    Never heard of sonker trail but loks so delicious! It’s great to find out new regional recipes. Hope to be able to taste this sonker asap!

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  20. Jemma says

    January 11, 2017 at 3:40 am

    Wow, all that food looks great! What a lovely little restaurant.

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  21. Dana Vento says

    January 11, 2017 at 12:43 am

    I would honestly go “bonkers” with those! Seeing a variation in the name ultimately means that it’s being passed around. It’s that good!

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  22. CourtneyLynne says

    January 11, 2017 at 12:01 am

    Haha so to be honest, I have never heard of a snoker before!!!! They do look super yummy though!

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  23. Sara says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    I’ll be visit North Carolina in just a few weeks, so I’m glad I’m seeing this post. Currently taking notes on where to go.

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  24. Jillian says

    January 10, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    These all look like delicious places to stop in North Carolina. Pinning for later!

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  25. Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says

    January 10, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    Sonker is yummy. I have never heard it called that but it is very much like a compote. Never the same way twice or never the same recipe between persons. YUM!

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  26. Stephanie JEannot says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    I think I would visit North Carolina just to try that pastry out. Looks and sounds so delicious. What a great individualized family recipe. Kind of cool that everybody makes it different and whit their own touch. You could have a differrent flavor or touch to it with every one that you try. Cool!

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  27. Hey Sharonoox says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    I’ve never heard of sonker before. This dessert looks yummy! I want to try a piece of Miss Angel’s heavenly pie. Looks delicious!

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  28. Cindy Ingalls says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    I’m not a huge cooked berry dessert person, but these do look incredible. I can’t believe there is a whole festival around this unique dessert. I have a feeling the last one with the pear and ginger would be my favorite as well.

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  29. Samantha @mykitchenlove says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    I’ve never heard of a “sonker” before – they look delicious though! Glad you had a fun sonker adventure!

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  30. Jennifer Corter says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    My mouth is watering for sure, now! These look absolutely DELICIOUS!

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  31. Kita Bryant says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    This is a new thing for me! I’ve never heard the term before. Love it!

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  32. kristin says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    This is so great and so unique and fun. I’d love to try these!!

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  33. Crystal says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    Pie, cobbler, sonker. I’m in heaven. Each is so unique, but they all look amazing. I need to get myself to North Carolina!

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  34. Tami Qualls says

    January 10, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Oh my, I am going to have to move now. I want a sonker and I want it now!

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  35. melissa major says

    January 10, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    never heard of sinker before but it looks nice, the strawberry one looks lovely

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  36. Ave says

    January 10, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    Sonker Festival sounds like a lot of fun! I’d love to try Southern on Main blueberry sonker and Old North State Winery strawberry sonker too!

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  37. emma white says

    January 10, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    oh wow the one with strawberries looks and sounds amazing I so need to try this out

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  38. Jeanine says

    January 10, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    I have the worst sweet tooth so desserts are my thing…. these all look incredible. Must make a note to visit if I ever can!

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  39. C. Poly (@CPoly69) says

    January 10, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    These look like personalized cobblers and sound amazing. I love fruit based desserts.

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  40. Vicky says

    January 10, 2017 at 11:52 am

    Oh my gosh, that looks so good! How have I never heard of this before? Is it similar to like a crisp with the fruit and crumbly topping?

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  41. Clara says

    January 10, 2017 at 11:32 am

    I’m a sucker for desserts and these look like some great ones. The sonker is making my mouth water.

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  42. Maryanne says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:34 am

    This is the first time I hear abou this but it looks delicious!

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  43. Chi Le says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:20 am

    I never heard of sonker but it looks so tasty! I’d love to try that once:)

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  44. Emily says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:10 am

    I have never heard of this before, it looks delicious though! We will actually be in North Carolina this summer and we willl have to try these!

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  45. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    January 10, 2017 at 9:41 am

    I’ve never heard of sonker before and I live in Asheville! Clearly I need to change that. Thanks for the road trip idea!

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  46. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    January 10, 2017 at 9:31 am

    This looks like an unique dessert for sure.
    Sonkers, what an interesting name…never heard of these before.

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  47. Garf says

    January 10, 2017 at 9:28 am

    They all look good. This is the first time I’ve heard of a sonker but I think I’ve eaten it before only did not know the name.

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  48. Jamie says

    January 10, 2017 at 9:10 am

    I’ve never heard of sonkers but I’ve got to try now! Everything looked so tasty!

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  49. Karlyn Cruz says

    January 10, 2017 at 8:22 am

    It looks really good. I love trying new foods and this one is tempting! This is such a unique and healthy food.

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  50. Jennifer says

    January 10, 2017 at 8:14 am

    A North Carolina thing? Well sign me up for some of that! haha. That looks so delicious.

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  51. Jenni says

    January 10, 2017 at 8:03 am

    This sounds really good! I love trying new recipes that has a tradition to it. 😀

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  52. Victoria Heckstall says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:45 am

    I’ve never tried or heard this it looks really tasty and fantastic! I want to try it soon.

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  53. Our Family World says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:44 am

    It’s my first time to see and heard about sonker trail, but it looks really fantastic!

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  54. kathryn Maher says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:32 am

    Being from Ireland I’ve never heard of Sonkers. But they look like my kind of desert. My favourite fruits are strawberries so that sonker combination works best for me. Yummy!

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  55. Tina Gleisner says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:21 am

    What a fun story, learning about a local tradition like this. However, it’s time for breakfast & all the photos made me really, really hungry. Thanks for sharing & maybe I’ll get to NC one of these days for a sonker (have to laugh at the name).

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  56. Amanda Love says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:11 am

    The pictures made me hungry! This dessert really reminds you of home and it would be nice to get to taste this from all the places that you listed above.

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  57. R U S S says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:07 am

    This is the first time that I’m learning about Sonker. It absolutely looks divine, more like the perfect dessert. This is something to look forward to when I visit NC.

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  58. Charlotte says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:43 am

    I have never heard of a sonker berfore. It sounds very yummy! x

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  59. Francesca says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:39 am

    Awwh sonker sounds so lovely and I really like the fact that they are all different!

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  60. Anosa says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:37 am

    I have never heard of a sonker before! They look so good, really want to have a go at these next time the in-laws are round haha got to impress!

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  61. Azlin Bloor says

    January 10, 2017 at 4:41 am

    Wow, never heard of sonker but it sounds absolutely delicious! I’m going to go read up on it some more after this!

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  62. Rhian Westbury says

    January 10, 2017 at 4:28 am

    It’s nice that every single one of these is unique down to the family x

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  63. Stephanie says

    January 10, 2017 at 4:14 am

    I’ve not heard of a snoker before but it looks and sounds delicious! x

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  64. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    January 10, 2017 at 2:16 am

    This sounds interesting! I haven’t heard of this before but U would love to try it! Looks delicious!!

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  65. Adriana Lopez (@MrsALOMartin) says

    January 10, 2017 at 2:14 am

    Oh my goodness I need to visit North Carolina soon this sonker traditions sounds amazing and so delicious I bet you had so much fun =) Happy 2017!

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  66. Annie B says

    January 10, 2017 at 12:59 am

    This is all new to me! However I always think where you travel you should try something very local.

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  67. Sandra says

    January 10, 2017 at 12:46 am

    What a fun way to taste test different styles of sonkers! The one with moonshine sounds so unique! I would love to give that one a try 🙂

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  68. mommyblogexpert says

    January 10, 2017 at 12:23 am

    I’ve never heard of sonkers before. But after reading your post and seeing all the yummy photos, I would love a taste of any of them, especially the blueberry one.

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  69. Carol Bryant says

    January 9, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    Wowzers this has me drooing. I had no idea such a yummy treat existed. I am going to South Carolina in may for the big BlogPaws Conference. Can I find sonkers there? MMMM good! The blueberries with it sound divine.

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  70. Elizabeth O. says

    January 9, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    Sounds amazing and looks amazing too! There’s nothing like food that reminds you of your childhood. I’m sure each on of these were delicious.

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  71. kelly reci says

    January 9, 2017 at 11:44 pm

    I have no idea what’s Sonker is but this is absolutely stunning! They are all looks so delicious! I think I have to spend my whole day in the city to look for the Sonker! lol!

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  72. Dawn McAlexander says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    The sad thing is, I live in Mount Airy, and I have never heard of this. It looks really delicious though. I need to ride downtown and check them out!

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  73. Anitra | The Mom on the Move says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    Any excuse to eat sweet crust with syrupy glaze…and some fruit…is a good one for me! Sounds like an awesome reason to gain a few pounds.

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  74. Jacqui @FlightsFancyMom says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    I’ve never heard of a sonker, but it looks really good. I’ll have to keep my eye out for it in my travels!

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  75. Michelle Gwynn Jones says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    I have never tried this. Its a great thing to make with some left over biscuit mix – you know when there are 3 of you and you’ve made 12 biscuits – should you make more and pig out on biscuits or do something healthy – sonkers with raspberries.

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  76. juli says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    I am feeling a serious need to go try a Sonker now! lol!!

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  77. Kathy says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    I have never heard of Sonker before, but that looks delicious. I have got to try that sometime. I’m glad that you shared so that I can try it sometime. They all look so darn good.

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  78. tara pittman says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    Love the name for this tasty treat. It looks so delicious

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  79. Lisa Bristol says

    January 9, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    I have had a sonker a few times and I loved them. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some for dessert this weekend. It will be perfect for my dinner party.

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  80. Ann Bacciaglia says

    January 9, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    This looks like an amazing treat. I will have to try making a blueberry sonker for dessert this week.

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  81. Claudia Krusch says

    January 9, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    I have never tried a sonker before. These all look so delicious. I want to start with the blueberry sonker.

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  82. Ash Sears says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    This looks like such a delicious treat! I have never heard of one before but if I make it to this part of NC I am certainly going to try it.

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  83. Jolina says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    It’s the first time I’m hearing of sonker but I’m already liking it! I keep imagining how it tastes like…maybe like cobbler-pancake-cake? I love how unique it is! Must try one.

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  84. Theresa says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    First of all, sonker is such a fun thing to say! Second, it looks so delicious. I’d love to so on a sonker crawl and sample all of the different varieties!

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  85. Amy Desrosiers says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    I love in Mass and never heard of these. They sure do look good though! I love the beauty and culture of NC!

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  86. Amber Myers says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    I have never heard of this before but I would LOVE it. The pictures look amazing. I must try this someday.

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  87. Bella says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    It must be because I have never heard of one before! these treats look absolutely to die for, I have got to try one.

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  88. Marcie W. says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    This is the first I am hearing of sonkers but they sound delicious. Since each is unique, trying them all would absolutely be a must!

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  89. Melissa @ thestatenislandfamily says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    I love the idea of tying my love for food with a fun adventure! And this one looks like it was a truly sweet treat – I love how many variations there are of the sonker! Each looks more delish than the next!

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  90. S says

    January 9, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    These all look and sound so delicious. Thanks for sharing them. I will try them for sure.

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  91. Sara says

    January 9, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    I like when people use up every bit of something and Sonker’s sound lovely. Oftentimes, we throw away good food because we think it’s gone bad. Sonker’s prove that just because something looks bad (overripe), it doesn’t mean you can’t make something delicious from it.

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  92. Deborah Nicholas says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    Oh ive never heard of this before but it looks amazing!

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  93. Neely (@Neelykins) says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    That food looks so decadent and delicious! I may have to visit just to try it!

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  94. Sarah says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    I’ve never heard of a SONKER before , very interesting. They look amazing!!

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  95. Anosa says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    My sweet tooth is definitely begging for some sonker if those I hadn’t heard of it until this post. I totally want to try some

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  96. Debi at Life Currents says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    I’ve never heard of sonker before but it sounds delicious. And, I think it sounds right that a dessert like this is made to save wasting fruit. They all look and sound delicious!

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  97. Ana De- Jesus says

    January 9, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    I had never heard of a sonker before but I do have a sweet tooth and I love trying new things. This looks incredible!

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  98. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    January 9, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    I’ve never heard of a sonker before, but it reminds me of a cobbler…sort of. Or a fruity dessert with a dumpling on top. Yum!

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  99. Emma white says

    January 9, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    Ive never heard of snoker before but looks and sounds delicious! Shame we dont get them around here!

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  100. Kelly says

    January 9, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    That Strawberry Sonker looks so good just about now! Wouldn’t mind taking a bite into any of these!

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  101. Rachel says

    January 9, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    I’ve not heard of this before but it sounds right up my street! It looks so yummy! xo

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  102. Heather Lawrence says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    Oh yummy!!
    I would love to try just a little bit to make my sweet tooth happy. They look delicious!
    I love sampling unique foods and this dish looks delicious.

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  103. Erin @ Stay at Home Yogi says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    Yay for learning a new word! Sonker sounds like an amazing dessert! I love berries, yum! 🙂

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  104. Lisa Favre says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Everything you’ve photographed here looks absolutely scrumptious! My sweet tooth is totally begging for dessert now!

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  105. Jennifer Gilbert says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    What a unique and tasty looking dish! I’d love to try a peach “zonker!”

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  106. Tara says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    These all look and sound so delicious. I’m going to have to take a vacation down that way so I can try them.

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  107. Julie Porter says

    January 9, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    I’ve never heard of a sonker, or of the Sonker Trail. However, now that I know what they are, I want to visit and eat as many as I can! North Carolina is on my list of must visit places and now I have to make sure that it includes Surry County so that I can try some of these delicious desserts.

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  108. Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says

    January 9, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Wow, they all look so good! I will have to add this place in my places to visit.

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  109. Alissa Apel says

    January 9, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    They do look wonderful! I’ve never heard of them. Thanks for introducing us to them.

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  110. carissa garabedian says

    January 9, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    I love the name, I keep saying it out loud to myself. Sonker, sonker- it makes me smile! I have never heard of it and would love to try it. What a fun combo of flavors ! Anything berry is my fave and dough just makes it better!

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  111. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    January 9, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    These look so delicious. I would love to try them all ,but my favorite one would probably be the blueberry sonker. Delicious!

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  112. Heather says

    January 9, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    Oh it sounds and looks so good! It seems so southern too! I’ll have to ask my friend who just moved to NC if she is familiar with sonker.

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  113. hannah says

    January 9, 2017 at 1:40 pm

    This sounds great. I’ve never heard of this before. Thanks for sharing

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  114. Pam Wattenbarger says

    January 9, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    I have never heard of sonker, but I can get behind the idea of a sonker trail. I love trying new, tasty desserts.

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  115. Vera Sweeney says

    January 9, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    I have never heard of a Sonker before!! This looks like a dessert that I would love if I tried it!

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  116. 1stopmom says

    January 9, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    I have never heard of Sonker before. I think it is pretty cool that no two are alike. The Peach Zonker with peach ice cream sounds really good. We are taking a road trip this summer and will be close to North Caroline. Maybe we will get the chance to try some

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    • Pam Wattenbarger says

      January 9, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      I agree, that one sounds awesome. I am from Georgia so I am all about those peaches.

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  117. Sarah Bailey says

    January 9, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    I’ve never heard of a sonker before, but it certainly sounds delicious! I love the fact that there is a trail and a festival devoted to this dessert, how fun x

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  118. Franc Ramon says

    January 9, 2017 at 11:25 am

    It looks really tasty and delicious. The fruity taste would really make this healthy and rich in taste.

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  119. Jeanette says

    January 9, 2017 at 11:07 am

    This looks absolutely delicious. I have never heard of this restaurant but if I ever get up that way I will definitely be trying this. The food is practically mouthwatering.

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  120. Rebecca Bryant says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:12 am

    I am all for dessert. This is my kind of way to explore a city by eating my way through.

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  121. Reesa Lewandowski says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:04 am

    What a fun place to visit! I love behind the scenes looks like that! Everything looks delicious!

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  122. Ashley @irishred02 says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:20 am

    I’ve never heard of this dessert but it looks tasty! Plus it’s a dessert so pass me some!

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  123. Milly Youngman says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Sounds like a delicious dish – when I travel the States I love trying out the local eats, and it always ends up being so tasty!

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  124. Katrin says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Always love it when I come across something I’ve never heard of before. Sonker surely sound delicious.

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  125. Candy says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Love all different names depending on region country a person is from. Sounds like a crisp we make around here. No two are alike.

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  126. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    January 9, 2017 at 8:07 am

    Ahhh! That looks amazing. How could I have never heard of this before. I must have Sonker in my life immediately. SO YUMMY!

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  127. Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says

    January 9, 2017 at 8:00 am

    This looks absolutely DELICIOUS. Hey, I’m not too far from NC. I should probably make a trip there! You keep selling me with the delicious desserts and wineries! 😉

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  128. robin masshole mommy says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:50 am

    This sonker you speak of sounds magical. Hubby and I are flying into NC later this year and then driving to my SIL’s new place in SC, so I need to track this down!!!

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  129. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    January 9, 2017 at 6:25 am

    I’ve always wanted to visit NC and explore. I’ve never heard of a sonker before but it sounds like something I’d love to try.

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  130. StressedMum says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:56 am

    I have never heard of Sonker before, but sounds amazing and perfect comfort food for the cold winter nights x

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  131. Dannii says

    January 9, 2017 at 5:14 am

    I have never heard of this before, but it sounds amazing. Perfect for a little treat.

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  132. Tania Potter - Soul Sense Coaching says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:43 am

    Liz, oh my word, this is bad for my New Years diet! The Living Room sonker looks divine, my mouth is watering…

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  133. Kiwi says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:11 am

    i love unique foods that you can only get in certain cities. I never heard of a sonker in my life but now I know when I go to NC I need to find one of these places and try it for myself. Thanks for sharing.

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