National Apple Pie Day 2020: Know the history, significance & how to celebrate the day

United States of America observe more than 1000 days to celebrate ir culture and customs. Being one of m, on May 13 y annually celebrate National Apple Pie Day.  Apple pie is also one of most favourite desserts of Americans. Re on to kw history, significance and how to celebrate National Apple Pie Day 2020. 

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National Apple Pie Day: History and Significance

Many pieces of research have claimed that y were unable to find creator of National Apple Pie Day. However, it is interesting to te, it is second pie holiday in May. According to an American magazine, apple pie was invented in England and was brought over by pilgrims to Jamestown in 17th century. However, recipe was different n. Earlier, Britishers used animal fat, wheat and water to create pastry, calling m coffins. se pastries were filled with beef or venison.

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But, after it was brought to America, pastry became flakier and meat was replaced with imperfect apples. An article published in 1902 proclaimed apple pie as 'American synym for prosperity', with troops in 20th century saying y were fighting for mom and apple pie. In same report it is stated that in 1999, Vermont deemed apple pie as its official state pie.

However, earliest kwn apple pie recipe was printed by Geoffrey Chaucer in England in 1381. recipe included apples, spices, raisins, figs, pears, and saffron and a pastry crust. It is believed that  phrase 'as American as apple pie' has been around for more than 100 years.

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National Pie Day 2020 celebration

To celebrate day, Americans share ir favourite apple pie recipes with each-or. Ar way to celebrate is by giving a shout out to ir favourite apple pie baker. To create hype on social media, y use #NationalApplePieDay in ir post on social media. Though it's t a national holiday in US, citizens of America enthusiastically participate in celebration.

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