Apple pies exhibit a wide range of variations, encompassing choices such as the type of sweetener used (if any), the kind of fat employed, the crust type (whether solid or made of crumbs), the addition of extra ingredients like raisins, lemon juice, or almonds, and the selection of spices.
Having historical ties to English culinary traditions, these pies made their way to America during the colonial era. As desserts, some fast-food companies, including McDonald's, offer baked apple pies.
The standard American apple pie recipe involves mixing uncooked apples, fat, sugar, and sweet spices before baking the mixture within a closed pie shell. This culinary tradition traces back to fifteenth-century English apple pies, and while there may be some differences, the resemblance is evident.
For those who relish the tartness of apples, Granny Smith apples remain a favored option. Alternatively, for those seeking a sweeter taste for their cooking, they can choose from among Cortland, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Newtown Pippin, Rome Beauty, or York Imperial apples.
Apple pies are frequently served with various toppings, with the most popular choices being vanilla ice cream, famously referred to as 'a la mode' since the 1890s, and cheese.
Apple pie variations
