National Cherry Turnover Day is celebrated annually on August 28thin the U.S. National Cherry Turnover Day is the perfect time to celebrate Cherry Turnovers because it’s almost the end of Summer. People are still going outdoors for picnics or camping and Cherry Turnovers make a great food item to carry along.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to try a Cherry Turnover it is a Puff Pastry that is stuffed with Cherry filling and then baked until it turns golden brown. There are many variations to Cherry Turnovers but the classic remains a favorite.
Did you know Turnovers actually date back to ancient times and used to be called “Portable Pies?” Cherry Turnovers are typically made with Puff Pastry Dough and Cherry Turnovers are prepared in such a way that the Dough is light and flaky.
Did you know extra fat is added to the Dough to achieve this? The Cherry filling is then spread on a rolled-out Puff Pastry. During this step, many people choose to improvise and add their own toppings. Once this step is achieved, you can fold the seams together to make a pouch and then go ahead and bake them or Fry them.
Did you know Cherries have in fact been a preferred food item for Centuries and Cherries were even liked by Roman conquerors, Greeks, and Chinese noblemen? Domestic Cherries became widespread throughout Europe and Britain during the 15th Century. Then in the 1600s, English Colonists brought Cherries to North America by ship.
After that, it was the French Colonists from Normandy who brought Pits that they planted along the Saint Lawrence River. It was in the mid-1800s that we began to see modern-day Cherry production. Now, the U.S. produces more than 650 million pounds of tart and sweet Cherries annually with a majority of Cherries coming from Michigan.
National Cherry Turnover Day is the perfect excuse to dig into Cherry Turnovers and join in on the celebrations. Either bake a Cherry Turnover or purchase a Cherry Turnover or go out for dessert and choose a Cherry Turnover. Then use social media to spread the love.
How To Celebrate National Cherry Turnover Day
- Cherry Turnovers are not at all complicated to make and even beginners can make Cherry Turnovers.
- The ingredients are easily available at grocery stores and there are recipes online to help you make your Cherry Turnover. If you have the opportunity today try your hand at making Cherry Turnovers on National Cherry Turnover Day.
- Many dessert brands make Cherry Turnovers and these can even be found in local stores. Grab your family and head out to a grocery store and purchase Cherry Turnovers to celebrate National Cherry Turnover Day.
- The best part about a Cherry Turnover is that they can be eaten for any meal of the day. On National Cherry Turnover Day, pack a Cherry Turnover for work and eat it as breakfast, or a post-lunch dessert, or a mid-evening snack.
- Bring extra Cherry Turnovers with you when out and about today to share with people you see.
Facts About Cherries That You Must Know
- Compared to lighter Cherries, darker Cherries have higher levels of antioxidants.
- A commercially grown Cherry Tree will produce 7000 Cherries on average each year.
- n the U.S., over 75% of the Cherries sold actually come from the state of Michigan. Did you know that?
- There are broadly two types of Cherries which are the sweet Cherry or wild Cherry and the Sour Cherry.
- Frozen Cherries tend to concentrate and improve their taste.
Why People Love National Cherry Turnover Day
- Cherry Turnovers are not too heavy on the stomach and Cherry Turnovers can even be eaten as a snack. Cherry Turnovers are super versatile and can even have multiple variations in the recipe. Cherry Turnovers make the perfect accompaniment for any outdoorsy trip.
- Cherries, which are one of the main ingredients in a Cherry Turnover, are extremely healthy. Cherry Turnovers come packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Cherry Turnovers are also low in calories and have great levels of antioxidants.
- My question for you is who doesn’t like another opportunity to indulge in food? Cherry Turnovers are delicious and loved by many across the world, especially in the United States.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
