Sonker is a popular dessert made specifically in the Surry Country region of North Carolina. It’s a mix between a pie, a pot pie, and a cobbler that can be sweet or savory. It’s typically a deep dish dessert that’s sweetened by the fruit filling and sugar or cane molasses. Crusts can range from a traditional flat pie crust to misshapen dough or dumplings. From toppings and glazes to crumbles and the fruit used as filling, you’ll find just about everyone has their own twist on the dish. Most recipes have been passed down from generation to generation with a few tweaks here and there. Just head to Surry Country and you’ll find it on just about any menu, but you’ll find the very best at the historic Rockford General Store.

Rockford General Store has been a local staple since the 1920s.
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At the store you’ll find all sorts of varieties, including strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, peach, apple and cherry.
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They also have a twist on the classic. Sink your teeth (and tastebuds) into a sweet potato sonker.
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You can order it by the bowl.
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Or by the entire pan. For an extra sweet treat add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
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Rockford General Store is located at 5174 Rockford Rd., Dobson, NC
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