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History of National Apple Pie Day
History reveals that apple pie seems to have been very popular in centuries past in countries like England and The Netherlands. Both of these countries have recipes going back many centuries. In fact, the history of apple pie dates back more than 600 years, to the 14th century with an English recipe. However, it was not cemented as an American classic until around the turn of the 20th century.
At that time, in the 1900s, Apple Pie was seen by many people as a healthier option to certain other pies. Since then, presidents, American troops, and memorable marketing campaigns have all latched on to the idea of apple pie as something that is distinctly and symbolically American.
National Apple Pie Day can bring together all of these various culinary traditions and allow people all over the world to enjoy the humble yet delicious apple joy in all its glory. This day is all about trying recipes and getting active in the kitchen. Even for people who don’t necessarily bake desserts very often, National Apple Pie Day offers up a chance to change that.
How to Celebrate National Apple Pie Day
To celebrate National Apple Pie Day, bake a delicious apple pie or order one for curbside pickup from your local bakery to share with your family.
NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY ACTIVITIES
Bake your own apple pie
Any good cookbook will no doubt have an apple pie recipe in its dessert section. Follow the recipe to the letter or improvise — whatever sounds like the most fun. There are even dedicated apple pie cookbooks, such as Ken Haedrich’s Apple Pie. Pick the one that sounds the yummiest and have some fun!
Have an apple pie potluck
Since there are so many different ways to make apple pie, there’s a chance that you haven’t tried your favorite kind yet. Get a few friends together and set a challenge to each bake a different apple pie. When you’re all done, get together and do a taste test. See which baker comes out on top!
Go on a pie crawl
If you don’t happen to be in a baking mood, you can always go out to get apple pie. Make a list of all the restaurants in your area that serve apple pie, get a group of friends together, and go out on the town in search of the very best in apple pie. Even if baking isn’t your style, you can still get “pie” with a little help from your friends.
WHY DO WE LOVE NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY
It is delicious
The wonderful thing about an apple is that the taste is so neutral that it lends itself to all sorts of spices. Not only does this give the brave chef room to experiment, but it also presents a delicious opportunity to any self-proclaimed foodie. They’re a perfect warming treat on a cold day, but they also pair perfectly with a cold dish of ice cream.
It is patriotic
While it is true that apple pie was not originally invented in America, it has become so much a part of the national identity that you can’t help but feel a little more American with every bite. Not only that, but the various influences on apple pie represent cultural collaboration and innovation, which represent American ideals at their very finest.
It’s easy to make
If you want to make an apple pie, all you really need is a pie pastry, a few sliced apples, cream, and spices. You can make it a little fancier if you want, but you don’t have to search far and wide for delicious ingredients, either. And despite its basic nature, apple pie is almost universally loved, so it’ll be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your next dinner party.
