Apple pie is a traditional American pastry with an apple filling that can be served hot or cold. Apple pie has been around for centuries and there are many different recipes for it. In this blog post, we will discuss the history of Apple Pie and some of the different variations of the recipe.
There are few desserts more American than Apple Pie. Apple Pie is a symbol of the United States and is an American cultural icon. The first recipe for Apple Pie appeared in England in 1381, and the dish quickly became popular in the United States. There are many variations of Apple Pie, but most recipes include a pastry crust filled with apples and spices. Apple Pie is often served with whipped cream or ice cream.
American Apple Pie History
The first recorded recipe for Apple Pie was in 1381 and it was made with venison and spices. Apple Pies were also mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays, including The Merry Wives of Windsor and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The American Apple Pie became popular during the American Revolution. The colonists wanted to create a dish that would represent their country and remind them of home. Apple Pies were easy to make and could be stored for long periods of time, which was important since food shortages were common during the war.
Apple pie was brought to the colonies by European settlers, and it soon became popular. In 1802, an Apple Pie recipe was published in The Virginia Housewife, which is one of the first cookbooks written in the United States.
What Is Inside the Apple Pie?
An apple pie is a pie where the primary filling ingredient is apples. The pastry is made from flour, butter, salt, and water and can be either pie crust or puff pastry. The apple filling is made from apples, sugar, cinnamon or other spicies, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
The top crust of a double-crusted apple pie is usually solid, although it can be latticed; the upper crust may be single or double layered (woven of crosswise strips). To prevent the bottom pastry from getting soggy, it may be baked separately. Apple pie with a thick top crust is generally served with the crust on top. Tarte Tatin, on the other hand, is baked with the crust on top and eaten with it on the bottom.
Apple Pie in American Culture
Apple pies have been around for centuries and are a popular dessert in the United States.By the 18th and 19th centuries, apple pie was a common dish in American cuisine. However, until the 20th century, it did not become linked with our national identity due to advertising, news, and two world wars that transformed it into a patriotic symbol. Today, apple pies are often served as a dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and are featured on menus at restaurants across the country.
The phrase “as American as apple pie” is used to describe something that is “typically American.” In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, apple pie became a symbol of American prosperity and national pride.In 1902, a newspaper article stated, “No people can be permanently vanquished who enjoy eating pie.”
The dessert was also memorialized in the phrase “for Mom and apple pie,” which is said to be the standard reply of American soldiers during World War II. The commercial jingle “baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet” exploited the patriotic connection in the 1970s.
Modern American apple pie recipes are typically made in a fluted pie plate with a pastry 9 inches in diameter, and the filling is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. For decoration, it may or may not have lattice cuts cut out of the top.
Classical Apple Pies Receip
Classical Apple pies were originally made with venison and spices. The colonists wanted to create a dish that would represent their country and remind them of home.
Ingridients:
- One double crust for a nine inch pie
- Two tablespoons of butter, softened
- One and a half cups of all purpose flour
- Half teaspoon of salt
- Seven tablespoons of cold butter
- Six tablespoons of ice water
Filling:
- Six large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
- One cup of sugar
- Three tablespoons all purpose flour
- One teaspoon cinnamon
Egg wash: One egg beaten with one tablespoon water.
To make the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle in the ice water and stir until the dough comes together.
Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
To make the filling: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Slice the apples into thin wedges and place them in a large bowl. Add the sugar, flour, and cinnamon; mix well.
Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about inch. Line a pie plate with the dough. Trim off any excess dough. Pour the apple mixture into the crust. Dot with butter slices. Roll out remaining pastry to match the first crust; place over filling. Crimp or press edges together to seal; cut several slits in the top.
Brush the top with egg wash. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Apple Pie Variations and Serving
Apple pie is a great dessert to bring to a potluck or picnic. It can also be served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a warm caramel sauce. Another variation is Apple crumble pie, which is made by replacing the pastry crust with an oat crumble topping.
Apple pie is often served casà la mode, that is, topped with ice cream. Apple pies can be made with different types of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious. There are many variations to the traditional apple pie recipe, including Apple crumble pie and Dutch apple pie. Apple pies are typically served with ice cream, whipped cream, or a warm caramel sauce.
What’s Your Favorites?
The history of apple pie is a long one and has been around for centuries. There are many different recipes that call for an apple filling like applesauce, butter, sugar and spices with variations on the crust. Apple pies can be served hot or cold depending on the recipe you use to make it. We hope, we’ve peaked your interest in making some homemade apple pie! And.. what’s your favorite way to enjoy apple pie? Let us know in the comments below!