Posted on 09/24/2025 5:59:46 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL CHERRIES JUBILEE DAY
On September 24 we are serving up a tasty dessert to celebrate National Cherries Jubilee Day. Smitten with this simply elegant dessert, cherry lovers celebrate this sweet holiday with delight.
#CherriesJubileeDay
Auguste Escoffier receives the credit for the Cherries Jubilee recipe. Since he knew Queen Victoria's fondness for cherries, Escoffier prepared the dish for one of her Jubilee celebrations. However, his original method didn't include ice cream. Instead, the chef poached the cherries in a simple syrup and poured warm brandy over them. Then just before serving, dramatically set the alcohol aflame. Later recipes added the liqueur Kirschwasser and ice cream.
The word jubilee means many things. However, in reference to the vibrant dessert featuring plump cherries, it means a celebration. As we all know, desserts often accompany celebrations. And cherries jubilee is no exception. The excitement associated with the grand presentation accentuated the event, too.
Escoffier had a knack for simplicity and elegance. He also created the Peach Melba in honor of Nellie Melba. The famous chef even named a macaron after Sarah Bernhardt. (Though there's no day on the calendar for it, yet.)
HOW TO OBSERVE CHERRIES JUBILEE DAY
Find a restaurant near you that serves cherries jubilee. As part of the celebration, order dessert first. Or, try making it yourself. Be sure to share a photo of your masterpiece using the hashtag #CherriesJubileeDay on social media.
NATIONAL CHERRIES JUBILEE HISTORY
While National Day Calendar® continues searching for the source of this delicious food holiday, we encourage you to #CelebrateEveryDay!
Cherries Jubilee FAQ
Q. What does the word "jubilee" mean?
A. A jubilee is the celebration of a significant anniversary. Jubilees are often attached to the 25th or 50th year of an annual event or celebration.
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Notable Birthdays for September 24
Sarah Knauss (1880-1999) - Supercentenarian who lived to be 119 years old.
Franklin Clarence Mars (1883-1934) - Founder of the Mars, Inc.
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) - Author of the novel The Great Gatsby.
Audra Lindley (1918-1997) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Helen Roper in the sitcom Three's Company.
Jim Henson (1936-1990) - Creator of The Muppets.
Joe Greene (1946-Still Living) - NFL defensive linemen also referred to as "Mean Joe Greene."
Memorable Events for September 24
1789 - The offices of the Attorney General and the Supreme Court are created.
1906 - President Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.
1920 - Babe Ruth becomes the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs in a season.
1935 - Earl and Weldon Bascom hold the first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights.
1952 - Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) opens its first franchise in Salt Lake City, UT.
JUBILEE!.....................
I am over this. By making every day a something something day, it’s become overdone and irrelevant.
Bkmk
[singing] swing and turn, jubilee, live and learn, jubilee..
Can you sing solo......................that we can’t hear your?..................
Per my Probation Officer, I’m not allowed to play with matches anymore, so I have to pass on this one. :(
I had no idea the name ‘Jubilee’ came from a celebration of the Queen. We need a dessert named after President Trump! :)
It’s a Hebrew word that entered the English language when the Bible was translated into Ye Olde English way back in the Medieval times............
I’ll be happy to sing tenor — tenor fifteen miles off.
You can sing acapella instrumentals.................
The Four Seasons sing a (revised) Classic:
“Cherry,Cherry Baby!”
I’ve never learned sign language, other than the middle finger of course. 😊🎵
Cherries are my favorite! Problem is, the window to buy them fresh is very short, unfortunately. Love the Rainier and Queen Anne varieties best, those are the red and yellow ones.
Will have to wait another year until cherry season...
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