United States, by way of England and continental Europe. Apple pies were made in England and the Netherlands long before American independence — the fruit was brought to North America by European colonists. The dish became symbolically American in the 20th century, particularly in the context of wartime patriotism. · Provenance 1000 — American
Vanilla ice cream (Häagen-Dazs or a quality local brand) — the warm pie and cold ice cream is the defining American dessert pairing. Or sharp cheddar cheese on the side — the New England tradition of serving apple pie with cheddar.
{"Warm fat in the crust: warm butter and lard are absorbed into the flour rather than remaining as separate pieces — the flaky layers disappear","Not venting the top crust: the steam from the filling must escape or it condenses and makes the bottom crust soggy","Mushy apple filling: one apple variety alone usually produces either too-firm or too-mushy results — mix varieties"}
Vanilla ice cream (Häagen-Dazs or a quality local brand) — the warm pie and cold ice cream is the defining American dessert pairing. Or sharp cheddar cheese on the side — the New England tradition of serving apple pie with cheddar.
{"Warm fat in the crust: warm butter and lard are absorbed into the flour rather than remaining as separate pieces — the flaky layers disappear","Not venting the top crust: the steam from the filling must escape or it condenses and makes the bottom crust soggy","Mushy apple filling: one apple variety alone usually produces either too-firm or too-mushy results — mix varieties"}
Apple Pie connects to similar techniques: French tarte tatin (upside-down caramelised apple tart — the French apple pie co.
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