Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: September 19th, 2021. Take a look at the Food being celebrated today and let me know if you would want to celebrate today or not. Being National Butterscotch Day I would like to celebrate it but I don’t have any pudding. Do you?
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
National Butterscotch Pudding Day is celebrated every year on September 19th in the United States. Although there are tons of Puddings out there, Butterscotch Pudding remains one of the most loved. Butterscotch Pudding is a Milk-based dessert prepared with Starch, Brown Sugar, and Butter. The Pudding is left to cool and set before consumption. Butterscotch could also have other ingredients including Corn Syrup, Lemon, Salt, Vanilla, and Cream.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY
Butterscotch Pudding was created as far back as 1817, when members of England’s Royal Family ate Butterscotch Candy as a dessert. Many believe the confectionery was invented by a man from Yorkshire, Doncaster — Samuel Parkinson. Records indicate that a recipe for Butterscotch cCandy was included in a newspaper issue in 1848.
Although several theories lay claim to the creation of Butterscotch, its origin remains elusive. One theory claims that the name ‘Scotch’ was used to denote the cutting or scoring of the Candy into pieces before it hardens. Others believe that ‘Scotch’ is a derivative of ‘scorched,’ and refers to the heating of Sugar at high temperatures.
There is also the possibility of the confection being a product of the far North of Scotland — because the name ‘Butterscotch’ cannot be dismissed either. This is another reason for the uncertainty behind the origin of this delicious confectionery.
Butterscotch Pudding itself is just as much of a mystery as the confectionery that gives it its name. The origins of the Custardy dessert continue to divide opinion. The creamy treat could very well have been created in the United States using the flavor created by the British. The first recipe for Butterscotch Pudding would include Milk, Butter, Eggs, and Brown Sugar, giving Butterscotch the delicious taste it’s well known for.
Today, we celebrate the deliciousness that is this tasty dessert. Join food lovers across the Nation in celebrating this household name. If you’ve never tasted Butterscotch Pudding, this is the opportunity to start.
HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY
- Celebrate Butterscotch Pudding Day by buying Pudding from a local store or making Butterscotch Pudding at home. Share with friends and family for a more enjoyable experience.
- If you don’t know how to make Butterscotch Pudding take lessons from someone who does or look up the steps online. If you’re a pro at making this dessert, then teach someone who would like to learn.
- Try searching for a new recipe online or get creative and create one yourself. Let your imagination run wild!
5 FACTS ABOUT BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
1. ‘Butterscotch’ is also used to refer to the flavor of a Butter and Brown Sugar mix, even if the real Butterscotch confection isn’t included.
2. Norway holds the record for the largest Butterscotch Candy ever made — it measured a staggering five feet and weighed over 3,500 pounds.
3. Although Caramel is similar to Butterscotch, they are made with different Sugars: White Sugar for Caramel and Brown Sugar for Butterscotch.
4. Pudding was the main course in England’s Royal Navy between the 1700s and 1900s.
5. ‘Pudding’ is a derivative of ‘Boudin,’ which is the French word for ‘Black Pudding.’
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY
- Everyone deserves a treat from time to time. A National Holiday that offers an excuse to enjoy a sweet treat is just aces in our book.
- You can add lots of fun ingredients to your Pudding for a unique taste — Salt, Lemon, or even Corn Syrup, it’s up to you!
- We love that you can get a little naughty and add a splash of Rum or Bourbon to your dessert. Pudding Shots make the tastiest Cocktails.
Recipe for Butterscotch Pudding
- 1 cup dark Brown Sugar
- ⅜ cup Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Butter
In a 1 quart saucepan, stir together Sugar, Cornstarch and Salt. Place over medium-low heat and stir in Eggs and Milk. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in Vanilla and Butter. Let cool briefly and serve warm, or chill in refrigerator until serving.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
