Can you believe I’ve never had a Popover and neither has Charlie. As for David I’m not sure if he has had a #Popover or not. With May 3rd being National Raspberry Day I was thinking I could make #RaspberryPopovers for David and his dad. Along, with Apple Popovers for me. Before you ask about Charlie he isn’t eating sweets so I’m sure he will not want to try a Popover with us. Would you want one?
Coe and join us on National Raspberry Popover Day which is held on May 3rd every year and don’t forget to mark the #holiday done on your calendar so you can celebrate #NationalPopoverDay next year with your friends and family.
National Popover Day acknowledges a simple dessert treat similar to the British Yorkshire Pudding but is in a class of its own. The humble Raspberry Pop Over, also known as a Raspberry Tart, takes its name from how it bakes and ‘pops’ over the edges of the baking pan.
Raspberry Popovers are made from flour, Eggs, milk, Butter, Salt, and Raspberries. The Raspberry Popover is enjoyed best at breakfast, for which it’s usually made sweet but I’m sure people like Raspberry Popovers at other times of the day as well.
Yorkshire Pudding is an English baked batter dish that emerged in Yorkshire in the 1600s. By the late 1850s,Yorkshire Pudding began to appear in the early Americas as Popovers. In 1876, “The Practical Cooking” Cookbook published the first known recipe for the Popover.
Historically, the Popover owes its survival and place in Society to its simple recipe using cost-effective ingredients. The Popovers is made for anyone and by anyone, the Popover has established itself in households with different incomes and backgrounds.
In almost every New England State, the Popover has its own story and recipe, with slight variations and additions to the mixture that make it unique to its City or State. The Popover is a well-loved dish and can be served alone or with anything. Its distinct ingredients allow people to enjoy Popovers with a savory or sweet filling.
What primarily helped the popularity and sustainability of the Popover were and to a large extent still is, the ease of making it. Ingredients are readily available and accessible, as was the case during the American Civil War. Thus, the Popover managed to survive a Civil War. Although the Popover is most popular in New England States, over the last few decades, it has become increasingly sought after worldwide. Bake yourself a Raspberry Pop Over Day treat or purchase Raspberry Popovers at your local bakery.
National Raspberry Pop Over Day Activities
- Popovers are not hard to make and Raspberries are always a lovely additive to a great baked dish. Try your hand and learn something new.
- If you’re not the baking kind, then most Bakeries should be able to give you what you need. Make a few calls, and pick up your Popovers.
- If you’re a seasoned Popover creator, pop your recipe online, and let others share your experience.
Facts About Raspberries
- Raspberries are typically red, and we accept them that way; however, with over 200 species of Raspberry, they can be red, purple, golden, black, or yellow, with their unique characteristics, colors, sweetness, tartness, etc.
- Raspberries can improve digestive health, help reduce inflammation, boost the immune system, and promote healthy heart function; did you know some studies indicate their helpfulness in preventing Cancer.
- The satisfying crunch you get when you take a bite of a Raspberry is from the 100-120 seeds in an average Raspberry.
- Believed to have been around and consumed in prehistoric times, it was only in the 1600s that the Raspberry became a cultivated fruit.
- Once you remove a Raspberry from its perch, it stops the growing process and will not ripen further.
Why People Love National Raspberry Pop Over Day
We get to spread a little office cheer and raise morale by bringing in a couple of Raspberry Popovers makes everyone’s day.
Raspberry Pop Over Day means we have an excuse to indulge in something sweet. What a wonderful way to celebrate it is always is!
Anyone can make a Raspberry Popover which are simple to make, meaning anyone can celebrate National Raspbery Day.
Recipe for Raspberry Popovers
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (237 ml, 8 fl oz)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 grams)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Handful of fresh raspberries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs and milk. In a separate bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt, and zest. Add to the egg mixture and stir until just combined. It’s okay if it’s a little lumpy.
Melt the butter in the microwave and then brush it into the cups of a popover pan or muffin pan. Place pan in the oven to heat it up while the oven finishes preheating.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup to about ⅔ full. Scatter a few raspberries over the tops of each cup. Bake until puffed and golden, about 35-45 minutes. Serve immediately, popovers will deflate slightly as they cool.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
