National Apple Pie Day arrives every May 13, inviting everyone to enjoy a slice of this iconic dessert. From classic recipes to innovative twists, it’s the perfect occasion to bake, share, and appreciate the sweet, comforting flavors of apple pie. Grab a fork and celebrate!
National Apple Pie Day timeline
Pies don’t contain any sugar and the pastry shell is not generally eaten but serves more as a container for the pie’s contents.
English poet Robert Greene praises a lady with a piece of prose called “Arcadia,” in which he writes, “Their breath is like the steame of apple-pyes.”
With the main difference being the addition of eggs, Marlborough pudding and apple pudding are very similar to apple pie.
Amelia Simmons’ cookbook “The American Cookery” includes two recipes for apple pie.
National Apple Pie Day FAQs
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 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.
National Apple Pie Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | May 13 | Thursday |
| 2028 | May 13 | Saturday |
| 2029 | May 13 | Sunday |
| 2030 | May 13 | Monday |
| 2031 | May 13 | Tuesday |
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