Tag #FruitPie

NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY

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On August 1st, National Raspberry Cream Pie Day takes advantage of the ripe berries available this time of year. If you’re fortunate enough to enjoy some fresh-baked raspberry cream pie, it’s a day to celebrate!  

Raspberries are the edible fruit of the raspberry plant. Not only do they grow on woody stemmed perennials, but they’re a very commercial crop, too. If their thorny stems remind you of a rose bush, that’s because they are in the rose family. Their genus name is Rubus.   

Approximately 100 tiny drupelets cling together to make up one raspberry. Raspberry pulp and juice fill the drupelets. The drupelets adhere to a receptacle attached to a stem. Once the receptacle is removed, the raspberry is left with a hollow core.

When you’re eating your pie, keep in mind that raspberries are rich in vitamin C, manganese, and fiber. They also contain vitamins B1, B3, folic acid, magnesium, copper, and iron. 

  • All temperate regions of the world grow raspberries.
  • At one time, raspberries were a midsummer crop. However, with new technology, cultivars, and transportation,
    they can now be obtained year-round.
  • Did you know, an individual raspberry weighs 0.11 – 0.18 oz.
  • One raspberry bush can yield several hundred berries a year.

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No matter how you slice it, pie is always a good idea. What better way to enjoy fruits!

HOW TO OBSERVE #RaspberryCreamPieDay

Invite some friends to go picking raspberries. Afterward, bake up a raspberry cream pie. Then be sure to enjoy a slice with everyone. We even have some recipes for you to try:

Also, don’t forget to share your results by using #RaspberryCreamPieDay to share on social media. 

Raspberry Cream Pie Mode On Throw Pillow, 16x16, Multicolor#RaspberryCreamPieDay
Raspberry Cream Pie Mode On Throw Pillow, 16×16, Multicolor
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Raspberry Cream Pie Day novelty stainless steel tumbler 30 oz insulated funny weird holiday gifts, 20 oz tumblers gag gifts for men women

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NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY

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National Apple Pie Day, America’s favorite dessert, is observed annually on May 13th.

The first apple pie recipe printed was in England in 1381. The list of ingredients included  good apples,  good spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and cofyn (a type of pastry crust).

While the apple pie existed well before the Pilgrims landed on the eastern shores of what is now The United States, Americans wax poetic about how American apple pie is. The phrase “as American as apple pie” has been around for more than 100 years.

Pyrex Easy Grab Glass 9.5 Inch Pie Plate (2-Pack) by Pyrex
Pyrex Easy Grab Glass 9.5 Inch Pie Plate (2-Pack)

by Pyrex

During the turn of the 20th century when whole toasted cereals were becoming the ‘health food’ fad, pie gained a bad reputation.  Apple pie saved the day of sorts, being more nutritious than other pies according to some.

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Pie & Pizza Server by OXO

Teddy Roosevelt was impressed to have a taste of home when he was served an American apple pie while traveling in Africa.

Soldiers during World War II were often quoted they were fighting “for Mom and apple pie.”   In 1970, advertisers used the patriotic connection with a commercial jingle “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet.”

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalApplePieDay

Share your favorite apple pie recipes. Another way to celebrate is by giving a shout out to your favorite apple pie baker.

Use #NationalApplePieDay to post on social media.

American As Apple Pie: The Only Homemade Apple Pie Cookbook You Will Ever Need#NationalApplePieDay
American As Apple Pie: The Only Homemade Apple Pie Cookbook You Will Ever Need
JJ's Bakery Apple Snack Pies, Individual Dessert, Fresh-Baked, Perfect for Snacks, Nut-Free, Kosher Parve#NationalApplePieDay
JJ’s Bakery Apple Snack Pies, Individual Dessert, Fresh-Baked, Perfect for Snacks, Nut-Free, Kosher
Duncan Hines Comstock Simply Pie Filling, Apple, 21 Ounce (Pack of 8)#NationalApplePieDay
Duncan Hines Comstock Simply Pie Filling, Apple, 21 Ounce (Pack of 8)
Andy Anand Apple Pie 10" Baked Fresh Daily, Made in Traditional Way, Amazing-Delicious-Decadent Gourmet Food, Birthday Valentine, Christmas, Mothers Fathers Day, Anniversary (4.5 lbs)#NationalApplePieDay
Andy Anand Apple Pie 10″ Baked Fresh Daily, Made in Traditional Way, Amazing-Delicious-Decadent Gourmet Food, Birthday Valentine, Christmas, Mothers Fathers Day, Anniversary (4.5 lbs)

NATIONAL BLUEBERRY PIE DAY

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National Blueberry Pie Day on April 28th each year ushers in blueberry pie-making season. Blueberry harvest begins in April and lasts until September giving us a long season full of blueberry enjoyment.

Quest Nutrition Blueberry Muffin Protein Bar, High Protein, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, 12 Count by Quest Nutrition
Quest Nutrition Blueberry Muffin Protein Bar, High Protein, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, 12 Count

by Quest Nutrition

They taste great and I can easily stay on my Keto Diet plan.

We’ve been enjoying blueberries in pies since early American settlers arrived. In 1872, the first documented recipe for blueberry pie appeared in the Appledore Cook Book. Blueberries are abundant in Maine, so it’s no surprise that blueberry pie is the state’s official dessert!

Pyrex Easy Grab Glass 9.5 Inch Pie Plate (2-Pack) by Pyrex
Pyrex Easy Grab Glass 9.5 Inch Pie Plate (2-Pack)

by Pyrex

This once wild berry became domesticated during the early 1900s thanks to the observations of Elizabeth Coleman White and the research of Dr. Frederick V. Coville. Before their efforts, wild blueberries were never successfully transplanted and raised in any farming operation for personal or commercial production. The only way to enjoy fresh blueberries was to seek them out where they grew naturally.

Duncan Hines Comstock More Fruit Pie Filling & Topping, Blueberry#BlueberryPieDay
Duncan Hines Comstock More Fruit Pie Filling & Topping, Blueberry
Make Your Own Blueberry Pie Kit, Pie Crust Mix, Premium BlueBerry Pie Filling (21 Ounce) and 2 Medium Dept Foil Pans. Makes Two 9-Inch Pies!, by Litezout#BlueberryPieDay
Make Your Own Blueberry Pie Kit, Pie Crust Mix, Premium BlueBerry Pie Filling (21 Ounce) and 2 Medium Dept Foil Pans. Makes Two 9-Inch Pies!, by Litezout

Through the efforts of White and Coville, today, producers and private gardeners bring to fruition these amazingly delicious berries. From farm to table or farmer to the grocer to you, these vibrant berries pack a punch in vitamins and health benefits.  They make a great snack all on their own or enhance a meal, make stellar desserts or sauces.  Whatever this berry does, it does with panache!

It’s one of the healthiest fruits on the market, too. Full of antioxidants, this nutrient berry helps inhibit cancer development and helps prevent urinary tract disease. Eating blueberries may assist in maintaining healthy blood pressure, reduce blood sugar, and ease symptoms of depression. 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #BlueberryPieDay

Bake up a blueberry pie. While you’re at it, bake two and give one away.

Use #BlueberryPieDay to post on social media.

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