National Cherry Popover Day

National Cherry Popover Day is a holiday dedicated to a wonderful dessert which, in comparison with other sweets, is not so high in calories. You don’t have to wait until September to enjoy a cherry popover. You can enjoy it on any day.

History

Who and why they came up with the idea to celebrate National Cherry Popover Day is unknown. But we can delve into the history of the dessert itself. Popovers are like British Yorkshire pudding. Treats are baked in special cupcake molds, and various berries and chocolate are added as fillings. There is a version that popovers appeared in America in 1850, at least the first mention dates back to then. The dessert recipe was suggested by E. Stewart, a Catholic who was a politician and defended free schools. In 1876, popovers appeared in the book Practical Cookery. One of the popular establishments where they prepared this dessert was Jones Pond House. Lovers of this niche treat went there in the early 19th century.

Interesting Facts

• Popovers are so called because during the baking process, they seem to slip out of the mold.
• The sweetness increases in size due to the lush dough.
• Traditionally, cherry popovers are served with tea or coffee, also with butter, whipped cream or fruit.
• The holiday calendar also includes days dedicated to the blueberry popover and raspberry treats.
• For baking, you can use special popover molds or regular muffin pans.
• Unlike American popovers, English Yorkshire pudding is served with meat dishes.

How to take part

The first thing that comes to mind is to eat popovers, so treat yourself to a delicious dessert. You can bake them yourself, or you can buy ready-made ones. There are a huge number of recipes for treats, choose your favorite or try a new one. Organize a party, but find out in advance what flavors of popovers your friends like. Talk about the holiday on social networks, involve people in this wonderful event.

When is National Cherry Popover Day celebrated in 2023?

National Cherry Popover Day is observed on September 1 each year.

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