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Popovers might be considered an American version of the British classic, Yorkshire pudding. These delicious pastries are baked in muffin pans and can have a wide variety of fruits and other ingredients included as fillings, such as chocolate, blueberries, or freshly whipped Maple butter.
While this history is a bit unclear, popovers seem to have begun their development just prior to Civil War times in the United States. The first written mention of a popover was during the 1850�??s in a letter by E.E Stuart, a Catholic woman who worked as a political advocate for free schools and independence during the time when American political parties were forming and Protestants and Catholics were trying to find common ground in Michigan.
Later on, in 1876, a cookbook called �??Practical Cooking�?� mentioned a recipe for popovers, written by M.N Henderson. One popular spot for securing these delicious treats during the late 1800�??s was a food establishment called Jones Pond House in Acadia National Park. Popovers have certainly been a unique and interesting tradition in certain areas of New England over the years.
Although popovers might have been a bit niche and difficult to find, the popularity of this delicacy has been steadily rising. Popovers earned its name for the way the dough pops over the muffin pans and steadily rises and expands with fluffy baked dough. Popovers are traditionally made with a fruit mixture.
