Dear Kid,
Once upon a time, there was no such thing as apple pie. That was because no one had ever eaten an apple. Then Eve took a bite and said, “Well, now I know what to do with all that pastry.” See? It really was the tree of knowledge.
Ever since then, people have been baking apple pies of various and sundry varieties.
Mrs. Joe Neanderthal was not a huge fan of pies. When one of her children started whining for an apple pie, she put an apple on his head, smashed it down, and said, “Pie-shmy.” Incidentally, that was how apple sauce was invented.
Other people love apple pie, no matter what shape it’s in. Round pie, square pie, McDonald’s (a pie shape unto itself), apple pie is as American as, well, apple pie.
In a highly scientific survey, I have determined that the most popular apple pie (according to Most Americans) is the one in front of them. Followed closely by the one behind them.
The only thing the different kinds of apple pie have in common is “apples.” Other than that, they are as different as can be.
Some apple pies have two crusts. Some have one. Some have one and a half (a lattice). Some don’t really have a crust at all, more of a crumble top (I like those best). Some have cinnamon (we don’t speak of the ones that don’t). Some have raisins (YUM!). Some are fried. Some are made right in the apple (which seems like cheating to me).
Some have bourbon (Yum!), some have caramel (Yum!). Some are deep dish, some are more tart-like, some are in a traditional pie plate.
Some are served with whipped cream, some are served with ice cream, some are served with cheddar cheese, some are served with coffee (yay!).
According to my research, there are only two possible problems with apple pie. 1. It almost never has chocolate in it. 2. It might not be served.
All in all, apple pie is a pretty good way to eat your fruit.
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