An amazing and delicious holiday is celebrated on July 19 – Raspberry Jam Patty Day… It is known that they began to celebrate it in 2015, and, despite its youth, it has already found its admirers.
The main goal of the new gastronomic date is, of course, to bring joy, create a good mood and pamper yourself with delicious food. After all, homemade pies, the aroma of fresh raspberries, sincere conversations … What could be more comfortable and kinder? In addition, pies are primordially Russian pastries. And since this holiday falls at the height of the summer season, when raspberries ripen in literally every garden, everyone can take part in it without much difficulty.
Of course, on this day, self-made pies are especially appreciated, and even more so stuffed with their own homemade raspberry jam. But, if there is no such opportunity or skills, then you can visit your grandmother, mother or girlfriend to take part in the preparation of the “hero of the occasion.” Or, as a last resort, buy it from the cookery or bakery on your way home.
By the way, it was chosen as a filling not only for the “seasonal” factor, but also because this berry has been revered and loved by the Russian people for a long time. It was believed that raspberry helps to strengthen and preserve marriage, raspberry leaves protect from the evil eye of pregnant women, besides, its taste and useful qualities were revered. Raspberries have been used as a remedy for colds, to boost immunity and fight aging. And until now, this berry is loved and widely used in cooking and medicine. It is harvested for future use in a variety of ways, including jam.
In honor of the holiday, events are already being organized in a number of Russian regions, where everyone can share delicious recipes for pies and pies with raspberry jam, take part in various thematic contests, and learn a lot at lectures, exhibitions and master classes.
Let’s remind that August 16 is celebrated.