By Chandan Kumar chappa

Mar, 31st

613

FOODISM

as American as apple pie


Notes/Tips

Arguably the country’s most iconic dish, it’s been showing up at Fourth of July barbecues and Thanksgiving feasts for generations. But don’t let that fool you. Apple pie isn’t nearly as American as most people believe. In fact, apples aren’t even native to North America and didn’t grow here until the arrival of European settlers. And cinnamon and nutmeg? Those came from as far away as Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Eventually, apple pie was brought to the colonies by European settlers,