National Apple Turnover Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

We are excited for National Apple Turnover Day on July 5 because we adore all things pie, particularly when portability is factored in. Apple turnovers are among the most popular pies available. The combination of their sweet and tangy flavour with seasonings such as cinnamon and nutmeg makes them an ideal snack for any time of day. Apples are in season year-round, so you can always find the freshest and tastiest bunch to use in your rendition of the apple pie. Not only is the recipe easier to prepare than a traditional pie, but it is also simpler to transport. Apple turnovers (and turnovers in general) are referred to as portable desserts.

The background of National Apple Turnover Day

It is unknown when or who first celebrated National Apple Turnover Day. If we were to investigate the first documented apple turnover, our efforts would be in vain, as this remains an enigma. Even if we do not know much about the dish’s origins, we can still discuss its popularity from ancient times to the present. According to historians, the prevalence of the sweet snack increased during the 17th century. It began in the French village of Saint-Calais, located in the region of Sarthe. The Lady of the Town, also known as the chatelaine, distributed flour, butter, and apples to assist those in her town who were suffering from an epidemic. The inhabitants used the ingredients to make apple turnovers, and the town’s situation shortly began to slowly improve. Today, the cuisine is celebrated at the annual “Chaussons aux Pommes” (Apple Turnover) Festival.

Beginning in the 1750s in England, the recipe began to appear in cookbooks, moving the timeline forward slightly. At the time, recipes were only included in cookbooks if they were widely popular. One of the most popular recipes for apple turnovers included Granny Smith apples, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon, and phyllo dough. Local bakeries and restaurants were actively producing and selling freshly made apple turnovers. People soon substituted apples for other fruits, and many even substituted sweet for savoury. There are recipes for turnovers in numerous cultures around the globe. The Chinese prepare dim sum, whereas the Indians prepare samosas and the Spanish prepare empanadas.

Activities on National Apple Turnover Day

Devour an apple turnover

It is THAT versatile that you can eat an apple turnover for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a tea time nibble, or a midnight snack! Enjoy the pie with a sprinkling of whipped cream or melted chocolate, or on its own.

Prepare an apple pie

Apple turnovers are among the simplest baked goods to prepare. Except for the pastry sheet, combine all the ingredients and simmer them over medium heat. Once completed, place the filling in pastry sheets, fold them over, and bake or sauté the pastries.

More information about apple turnovers

The origins of apple turnovers may be obscure, but that should not prevent you from researching the dessert that is credited with rescuing a French town. Furthermore, revolutions are remarkable in and of themselves, so while you’re researching them, investigate their history as well.

5 FACTS ABOUT PIES THAT WILL STUN YOU

Egyptians invented tarts using fruits, honey, nuts, and bread dough around 6000 B.C.E.

Each year, American grocery stores sell 186 million tarts, enough to circumnavigate the earth and beyond.

In 1998, 17 students from Stratford-upon-Avon College created the heaviest pie, which weighed roughly 23,237 pounds.

Oliver Cromwell, Lord of the Commonwealth, banned meat pies in the 17th century because he regarded their consumption as gluttony.

24 states in the United States voted apple pie as their favourite pie flavour.

NATIONAL APPLE TURNOVER DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	July 5	Wednesday
2024	July 5	Friday
2025	July 5	Saturday
2026	July 5	Sunday
2027	July 5	Monday