She Splains

How Apple Pie Became America’s Favorite Myth 2026-09-16 17:00:00

On this episode of SheSplains, discover how apple pie became an American icon despite its ingredients, recipe, and techniques coming from all over the world, from European apples and English medieval baking to Dutch pastry and Asian spices. The episode also traces how pie shifted from everyday food to a patriotic symbol through cookbooks, wartime slogans, and clever marketing.