National Raspberry Popover Day

National Raspberry Popover Day celebrates raspberry popovers, light, hollow rolls made from an egg batter and sweetened with raspberries. Also known as National Raspberry Tart Day, the holiday is observed annually on May 3.

A popover is the American version of Yorkshire pudding. Its name comes from the way the batter rises and “pops” over the edge of the pan as it bakes, creating a crisp exterior and soft, airy center. Raspberries may be added to the batter or used as a filling, bringing a sweet-tart flavor to the buttery pastry. Popovers can also be made with simple ingredients such as eggs, flour, milk, salt, and butter, according to a popover guide from CDKitchen.

The creator of National Raspberry Popover Day has not been identified, and the holiday’s origins remain unclear. Whatever its beginning, May 3 offers a tasty excuse to bake, find, and enjoy these fruit-filled pastries.

How to Observe National Raspberry Popover Day

Celebrate by baking a batch of raspberry popovers, or try Driscoll’s raspberry popover recipe. If you would rather leave the baking to someone else, look for raspberry popovers at a local bakery. Enjoy them warm, and share a few with friends or family.

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