Though apple pie is often associated with American culture its origins stretch back to Europe. The phrase “as American as apple pie” became popular in the 20th century and was used to express ...

In articles from 1902, 1926 and 1928, they referred to it as an “American synonym for prosperity,” lamented the lack of good ...

Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange apples in pie shell; drizzle juices over them. Moisten pie rim with a wet pastry brush. Center top crust over apples and press rim to seal.

Apple pie—with its Asian apples, Middle Eastern wheat, and European recipe—is no exception. Read More About Food History: This story originally ran in 2020; it has been updated for 2024.