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]]>The Origins
Contrary to popular belief, apple pie isn’t originally an American creation. Its history traces back to Europe. The first recorded apple pie recipe was written in England in 1381. This medieval version was significantly different from today’s pies. It included ingredients like figs, raisins, pears, and saffron, and lacked a sugar sweetener.
The Evolution
Apples, the core ingredient of the pie, are also not native to America. They were brought over by European colonists in the 17th century. But as apple cultivation flourished, so did the popularity of apple pie. By the 18th century, recipes began to resemble the modern apple pie.
Symbolism in American Culture
By the 19th and 20th centuries, apple pie became associated with home, comfort, and national pride. During World War II, the phrase “as American as apple pie” was popularized when soldiers often answered “for mom and apple pie” when asked why they were going to war. This cemented the dessert’s status as a symbol of America. So there you have it!
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]]>Get The Pie Ready
First, you’ll want to refrigerate a large bowl. Take out the apple pie and separate the crust from each slice. Take the filling and chop it up along with the crust.
Time for Ice Cream
Remove the chilled bowl from the fridge and throw in milk, cream, and spice mix. Whisk the mixture together until blended and use a spatula to fold the apple pie filling into the mix.
Spread the Sauce
Squeeze a tablespoon of caramel sauce into a loaf pan. Top it with the leftover apple pie filling and top it off with any remaining cream. Finally, place this mixture onto the ice cream and freeze for six hours.
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Always go with a firmer variety of apples when preparing this dish, because softer ones tend to get mushy in the oven—and remember to skip the blender and cut the apples by hand.
Apple Overload
If you tend to add more apples to your filling than recommended in the hope your pie will taste better, it’s time to stop. Extra fruit juices can moisten your crust and potentially ruin your pie.
No Thickener
Another way to avoid baking a mushy pie is remembering to always use thickeners—such as flour or cornstarch—when preparing your dough.
Dough Mistake
Remember to place your dough inside a fridge while preparing your filling, because your batter will soften if you leave it at room temperature.
Oven Temperature
Meddling with your oven temperature in an attempt to bake your pie faster isn’t a good idea. The oven has to be heated properly, or the bottom of your crust won’t be well-baked.
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]]>Apple Pie
You can try hundreds of different recipes with apples, looking for the perfect one, but nothing will ever top this timeless classic. Apple pie is simply a must at each family dinner during the holiday season, and no other dish can possibly replace it—especially if drink some apple cider while eating your slice.
There’s really not many things better in life than a thick warm apple pie with a tender yet crisp flaky buttery crust and soft juicy filling that’s aromatic with soothing cinnamon 
It’s such a beautiful thing to make, especially in Autumn 
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Apple cake is another timeless classic that comes in many different shapes and flavor combinations. If you’re looking for one that will leave all your dinner guests speechless, go with this delicious apple cake, with caramel buttercream and caramel drizzle.
Apple Cider Donuts
Donuts are simply irresistible in any taste, but you can take things to a whole new level by adding apple cider to your donut mix and coating them with some cinnamon sugar.
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It dates back to when Americans gained independence from Britain and started distancing themselves from British culture including traditional English desserts like scones and bread pudding. Way back in the 1700s, newcomers from the Netherlands and Germany taught early settlers from an English descent how to make buttery crusts and the colonists filled them with sliced apples and spices which eventually became the dessert we know and love today. In 1796, in the first American cookbook, American Cookery, a recipe was published for apple pie. Like the Fourth of July, apple pie symbolizes America’s independence from Britain.
“As American as Apple Pie”
Chances are you’ve heard someone say “as American as apple pie,” but you probably weren’t aware where the term originated from. The phrase came from the folktale Johnny Appleseed, but it didn’t become popular until after World War II when it was common for soldiers to say they enlisted “for mom and apple pie.” Ever since it’s been used to describe anything patriotic.
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