National Cherry Pie Day

On February 20, an interesting gastronomic holiday known as National Cherry Pie Day is. It’s a cherry pie festival. It can be difficult to get fresh cherries in February, but you can always buy frozen berries in the supermarket. It is best to choose unsweetened cherries for the pie, as they release less juice during baking. One of the best varieties of cherries for pie is the Montmorency variety, popular in America, which gives the pie a spicy sweet and sour taste.

History

Cherry pie, like apple pie, is a national delicacy in America. When the first settlers came to America, they began to prepare sweet dishes in long and narrow baking forms. Americans often did not eat the crust, as its main purpose was to hold the filling, so the crust could sometimes burn significantly.

Interesting Facts

Cherry pie was invented in England, and one of its great lovers was Queen Elizabeth. American President George Washington also called cherry pie a favorite dish. It is not surprising that Americans celebrate Cherry Pie Day in February, as it coincides with Washington’s birthday.

Many interesting facts are known about cherry pie:

• Removing the seeds from cherries is a complex and painstaking task, requiring special devices;
• The classic cherry pie has an oval shape;
• Cherry pie in America is often made for birthdays.

Usually, on this day, Americans prepare a pie with their families, inviting close relatives or friends to join them.

How to Celebrate

The best way to celebrate this wonderful day is to make a pie or small pies with cherries according to any recipe.

When baking a pie, you should be especially careful not to overexpose it in the oven. To check the pastry, carefully open the oven and pierce the pie with a match. If no dough sticks to the match, the pie is well baked and can be removed. Those who do not want to fuss with making a pie can make cherry puffs from pre-made puff pastry. They are very easy to make. For dessert, whipped cream can be served with cherry pie.

When is National Cherry Pie Day in 2025?

National Cherry Pie Day is observed on February 20 each year.

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