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Get ready to indulge in a delicious and unique treat on September 1 for Cherry Popover Day! This lesser-known holiday celebrates the cherry popover, a sweet and flaky pastry filled with cherries. While popovers have been around since the 16th century, it wasn't until the late 19th century that cherry popovers became popular. Today, they are enjoyed as a special dessert or breakfast item in many parts of the world. So why not join in on the fun and try making your own homemade cherry popovers or visit a local bakery to taste this delectable delight? It's definitely worth celebrating!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popover Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Popovers, a light and hollow roll made from an egg batter, were first recorded in the 16th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cherry Popover Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cherry popovers rose in popularity as cherries started to be included as popover filling, adding a sweet twist to the traditional recipe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mass Production of Ready-made Popovers</div><div class='timeline-text'>The frozen food revolution made popovers available in supermarkets across the US, including cherry popovers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gourmet Popover Revival</div><div class='timeline-text'>With rising interest in artisanal and gourmet foods, cherry popovers started appearing in bakery shops and high-end restaurants.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Early 2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Sharing of Popover Recipes</div><div class='timeline-text'>The advent of the internet allowed home bakers to share and exchange their own cherry popover recipes, spreading the delight globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebration of Cherry Popover Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural celebration of Cherry Popover Day, encouraging more people to enjoy and appreciate this delightful treat.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake your own cherry popovers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try out a new recipe and bake your own cherry popovers at home! It's a fun and delicious way to celebrate Cherry Popover Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a bakery or cafe for cherry popovers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support a local business and treat yourself to some cherry popovers from a bakery or cafe. You might even find a new favorite spot!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a cherry popover brunch</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a cherry popover themed brunch! Serve up some delicious cherry popovers, along with other brunch favorites like eggs, bacon, and mimosas.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create cherry popover inspired cocktails</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and come up with some cherry popover inspired cocktails to enjoy on Cherry Popover Day. Cherry liqueur or cherry bitters could be great additions to a classic drink.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a cherry themed potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather friends and have everyone bring a dish featuring cherries, such as cherry popovers, cherry pie, or even a savory cherry dish. It's a fun and tasty way to celebrate Cherry Popover Day together.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Cherry popovers are a delicious treat</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cherry popovers are light, fluffy, and bursting with sweet cherry flavor. Whether you eat them for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert - these tasty little treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's an opportunity to get creative in the kitchen</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>If you're a fan of baking, Cherry Popover Day is the perfect excuse to try out some new recipes and experiments with different flavors. From classic cherry popovers to unique twists like chocolate cherry or almond cherry - let your imagination run wild!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They make for a great communal dish</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cherry popovers are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, so why not gather your loved ones together and make a batch to share? It's a fun way to bond over food and create happy memories together on this special holiday.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Popover Pans Are Necessary for Authentic Popovers</h3><p class='facts-content'>To achieve the characteristic hollow inside and crispy outside of popovers, specialty popover pans with tall, narrow cups set wider apart than ordinary muffin cups are often used.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Early Cherry Popovers Were Seedless</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the early days of cherry popovers, bakeries would painstakingly remove all cherry seeds by hand to allow for a smoother experience of the filling.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Popovers are Self-inflating Pastries</h3><p class='facts-content'>With no traditional leavening agents like yeast or baking powder, the high moisture content in popover batter turns into steam in the oven and causes these delicate pastries to "pop" and rise.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Temperature Variance is Key</h3><p class='facts-content'>Properly baked popovers start with a high oven temperature to create steam, then finish at a lower temperature to dry out and solidify their structure.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There Are Many Variations of Popovers</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although the cherry version is spotlighted on this day, popovers can be made with a variety of fillings, from other fruits and sweet ingredients for dessert-style pastries to meat and cheese for a savory treat.</p></div></div>
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