NATIONAL APPLE TURNOVER DAY
NATIONAL APPLE TURNOVER DAY
Enjoy a sweet, individual pie on July 5 because that is precisely what National Apple Turnover Day is all about!
#AppleTurnoverDay
Also called hand pies because their design makes them portable, apple turnovers have been around since the 17th century. Bakers fill a small, flaky pie crust with fruit or meat and fold it in half. Once the edges are sealed, the pie is baked or fried. For added sweetness, add a dusting of sugar or icing on top.
Nearly every culture has a recipe for a turnover in its repertoire. Whether the recipe is savory or sweet, the readily available ingredients determined how the dough was made. However, most doughs adjust to a sweet recipe with the addition of fruit and sweet additives such as sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
Did you know apple turnover was an accidental creation?
According to culinary lore, the apple turnover was invented in St. Donats, England, in 1630. A baker's wife supposedly made an accidental mess of a standard pie crust, folding the dough over the leftover apple filling to save it from going to waste.
Restaurants, bakeries, and even food trucks offer a variety of turnovers, and they make a delicious snack or meal. Apple turnovers come in a wide range, too! Caramel apple, apple cinnamon, or apple raisin are just a few of the combinations we've found. Be sure to check out your local businesses or try your own recipe.
HOW TO OBSERVE APPLE TURNOVER DAY
We have the apple pie filling and the recipe for you to try—check out our Apple Turnover recipe, or invite a friend to join you for an apple turnover at a business near you! Share them with your family and friends. Post on social media using #AppleTurnoverDay to encourage others to join in paying it forward.
APPLE TURNOVER DAY HISTORY
We were unable to locate the creator of National Apple Turnover Day. We did, however, find apple turnovers are a global delight and everyone has their own version!
Turnovers Around the World
Empanadas (Latin America/Spain): Half-moon pastries filled with sweet fruits or savory meats.
Chaussons aux Pommes (France): Literally "apple slippers"—the elegant, French puff-pastry version of the apple turnover.
Apfeltasche (Germany): A popular German "apple pocket" pastry found in almost every local bakery.
Samosas (South Asia): A distinct, triangular fried turnover usually packed with savory spices and potatoes.