Apples, to start, aren’t even native to North America.
Regarding Americana,apple pieis right up there with Mickey Mouse,Coca-Cola, and Ford trucks.
Arguably the country’s most iconic dish, it’s been showing up atFourth of July barbecuesandThanksgiving feastsfor generations.
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But don’t let that fool you.
Apple pie isn’t nearly as American as most people believe.
And cinnamon and nutmeg?
Those came from as far away as Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
According toFood52, apple pie originated in England.
Eventually, apple pie was brought to the colonies by European settlers, where the dish quickly caught on.
Easy and affordable, apple pie was a typical American cuisine by the 18th and 19th centuries.
Phony symbolism aside, apple pie actually does represent America, but not for the reasons most people think.
Like apples, we’re all transplants.
