While each country might have its own preferred
style, "American Style" apple pie includes your basic pie with apples
in it, spiced up with cinnamon and/or nutmeg. Some folks top it off
with a scoop of ice cream (such as vanilla) and this is known as
"Apple Pie a la mode."
How did Apple Pie become a cultural icon in the
United States?
Marketing! That's right, we wanted it and we made
it so via heavy marketing. A popular advertising jingle goes something
like, "Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet..." It wasn't until
the last 30-40 years that apple pie became the icon that it is.
Where did "As American as apple pie" come from?
Good question as apple pie did not originate in the
United States. It's usually associated with motherhood and how it's
wholesome. Can you just see Ward Clever's Mom in 1950's outfit baking
a nice warm apple pie for the Beaver and his friends?
What's the best way to make apple pie?
If you're blessed in the kitchen like I am, then
you know that the best way to find a tasty apple pie is to head down
to your local bakery or grocery store where they are baked fresh every
morning in multiple different varieties. Be sure to pick up ice cream
or whip topping on your way out.