Posted on 05/13/2024 6:21:43 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY
National Apple Pie Day, America’s favorite dessert, is observed annually on May 13th.
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The first apple pie recipe printed was in England in 1381. The list of ingredients included good apples, good spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and cofyn (a type of pastry crust).
While the apple pie existed well before the Pilgrims landed on the eastern shores of what is now The United States, Americans wax poetic about how American apple pie is. The phrase "as American as apple pie" has been around for more than 100 years.
During the turn of the 20th century when whole toasted cereals were becoming the 'health food' fad, pie gained a bad reputation. Apple pie saved the day of sorts, being more nutritious than other pies according to some.
Teddy Roosevelt was impressed to have a taste of home when he was served an American apple pie while traveling in Africa.
Soldiers during World War II were often quoted they were fighting "for Mom and apple pie." In 1970, advertisers used the patriotic connection with a commercial jingle "Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet."
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY
Share your favorite apple pie recipes. Another way to celebrate is by giving a shout-out to your favorite apple pie baker. If you're up for a baking session, enjoy this recipe called Perfect Apple Pie
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/perfect-apple-pie/1fc2b60f-0a4f-441e-ad93-8bbd00fe5334
Use #NationalApplePieDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Apple Pie Day. However, it is interesting to note, it is the second pie holiday in May. Your next opportunity to celebrate pie won't come again until June 9th on National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day.
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May 13th Celebrated History
1890
Inventor Nikola Tesla received patent no. 428,057 for an electric generator.
1918
The United States prints the first airmail stamps. The 24 cent stamps featured a picture of a Curtiss JN-4 bi-plane and ushered in the inaugural day of airmail service on May 15, 1918, between Washington, Philadelphia and New York.
1973
In an exhibition match touted as the "Battle of the Sexes," Bobby Riggs and Margaret Court squared off. Court lost the charitable event 6-1, 6-2. However, Riggs had previously challenged Billy Jean King to a Battle of the Sexes, and he repeated the challenge. The pair's showdown took place on September 20, 1973. This time, King brought home the win, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
1995
Alison Hargreaves reaches the summit of Everest. The 33-year-old from the United Kingdom was the first woman to climb the highest mountain in the world without the assistance of oxygen or Sherpas. Several months later in August, she and her team would scale K2 but never leave the mountain top due to a freak storm. She died on August 13, 1995.
May 13th Celebrated Birthdays
Inge Lehmann - 1888
In 1936, Danish seismologist and geophysicist published a paper describing her discovery that Earth has a solid inner core. Throughout her career, she would continue to expand upon her research.
Gil Evans - 1912
The jazz musician and composer is best known for his influence of modern jazz styles including cool jazz, modal jazz, free jazz, and jazz fusion.
Joe Louis - 1914
Joe Louis dominated the boxing ring and earned his first heavyweight crown in 1937 when he knocked out James J. Braddock in the eighth round.
Stevie Wonder - 1950
The award-winning musician began his career at the young age of 11. He became a Motown legend, performing R&B, gospel, funk, jazz, and soul music for six decades.
In our family, it’s pumpkin or pecan pie - home made, of course, including the crust.
We only introduced apple pie when I married my (late) husband over 30 years ago.
When I was our kid, our family with cousins over was so big that all three pies were made (yes, everything from scratch, including the crust). Only once that I recall was mincemeat served. It was the last pie standing, as you can imagine. Truly a feast every year! (In our poor years, we had chicken instead of turkey.)
Funny you say that. My grandparents were from Canada, and had a very English manners upbringing. I was 9 or 10 when I learned how to set a table properly, and I do mean with all the different forks, knives, spoons, plates, and bowls placement. We weren’t punished for getting it wrong, but were strongly chided, and then received good praise when we got it right.
There is a huge number of apple pie recipes out there. Some that caught my eye include:
Bacon lattice AP
Crab Apple Pie
Apple Galette
Hazelnut topped AP
Jalapeño AP
Apple and Pear, or Cranberry
Caramel Apple Walnut Pie
Apple Pecan Pie
Salted Caramel AP
Dutch AP
Shaker AP
Apple Bourbon Raisin Pie
Apple Chess Pie
Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream...yum...
Cheddar cheese w/ warm apple pie is understandable.......and delicious.
When you serve a cheese tray at parties, most people pair raw apple slices w/Cheddar.
Apple pie with Cheddar Pastry Crust
Salty, savory cheese with sweet apples and crumbly pastry crust is pie perfection.
Ingredients 8 c peeled Granny Smiths in quarters, cut into thick slices 11/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 strips lemon rind 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tbsp cornflour 1 tbsp water, extra 1 egg, lightly whisked 2 tbsp caster sugar, extra Double cream or vanilla ice-cream, to serve
Cheddar Pastry 3 cups flour 2 1/2 c unsalted chilled butter, chopped 1/2 cup coarsely grated vintage cheddar 2 tbs conf sugar mixture 2 egg yolks 1⁄3 cup chilled milk
Method For the pastry, process the flour and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add cheddar and icing sugar. Process until just combined. Add egg yolks and milk. Process until dough just comes together. Roll two-thirds of the pastry on baking paper until 4mm thick. Line pie dish with pastry. Trim excess. Place in the fridge for 30 min to rest. Place a baking tray in hot oven to heat.
Combine apples, sugar, water, lemon rind and juice, and cinnamon in pan. Cover. Simmer, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender but hold their shape. Combine cornflour and extra water. Stir into apples. Discard cinnamon. Set aside, uncovered, for 30 min to cool. Brush base and side of the pastry case with egg. Spoon apple mixture into the pastry case. Roll out remaining pastry on baking paper to a disc large enough to fit the top of pie. Place over apple mixture. Press edges to seal and trim excess. Brush with egg and sprinkle with extra sugar. Cut 3 slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Place on hot tray and hot bake for 20 minutes. Them lower temp, bake at 425 deg 30-40 min til crust is crispy and golden. Set aside 10 min. Serve with poured double cream or ice-cream.
Oh, man. That sounds fantabulous. 😋
It’s a winner foe sure.
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