History of Apple Pie: Why It Isn’t Actually American

Is apple pie really American? The famous saying hides a surprising truth. In this documentary we trace the history of apple pie from wild apples in the mountains of Kazakhstan to medieval English kitchens, colonial orchards, and the modern pie on your Thanksgiving table. You’ll learn where apples really came from, why early pie crusts were called “coffins,” what the earliest known English apple pie recipe looked like, and how colonial Americans grew apples mostly for cider. We separate Johnny Appleseed fact from myth, bust the first Thanksgiving apple pie legend, and explore how Crisco, factory baking, and fast food helped turn a European dish into a national symbol. We also explain how apple pie is made today, from flaky crust science to factory production lines, and trace every ingredient back to its original home. If you’ve ever wondered where apple pie came from, why we say “as American as apple pie”, or who invented apple pie, this one is for you. 0:00 The Pie That Isn’t American 1:15 Wild Apples of Central Asia 3:00 Grafting and the Roman Orchards 4:00 Before Pie: What Do You Do With Apples? 4:25 The “Coffin” Crust 6:00 The Forme of Cury: The First Apple Pie Recipe 8:15 Sugar, Spices, and European Versions 9:30 Apples Cross the Atlantic 11:30 The Thanksgiving Apple Pie Myth 12:30 Baking Day, Amelia Simmons, and Mock Apple Pie 15:00 Johnny Appleseed: Myth vs. Reality 17:00 Railroads, Crisco, and Factory Pies 19:45 How Apple Pie Is Made Today 23:15 Ingredients From Around the World 26:00 What “American as Apple Pie” Really Means Disclaimer This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Historical interpretations can vary, and some apple pie origin stories, including the origin of the word “pie,” the first Thanksgiving menu, and the exact history of the saying “as American as apple pie,” are uncertain or debated among historians. Details about modern food production differ by manufacturer and country. Nothing here is medical or nutritional advice. For questions about diet, allergies, or food safety, please consult a qualified healthcare professional and authoritative sources. Enjoyed the journey from Kazakhstan’s wild apples to your dessert plate? Like the video and subscribe to @TheLostChronicle47 for more forgotten history and the stories behind everyday things. Share this with the friend who swears their family makes the best apple pie, and tell us in the comments: cheese, ice cream, or nothing at all, and does your family have a secret recipe? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_pie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_For... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malus_s... #ApplePie #ApplePieHistory #HistoryOfApplePie #FoodHistory #AmericanFoodHistory #ApplePieRecipe #TraditionalApplePie #Thanksgiving #DessertRecipes #Baking #FoodFacts #DidYouKnow #Storytime #AmericanHistory #CulinaryHistory