Dish
Apple Pie
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The Canadian (VIA Rail) · Vancouver
The story
Apple pie is a baked dessert consisting of a pastry crust filled with sliced apples, sugar, and spices. While its origins trace back to medieval Europe, the dish became emblematic of American cuisine through early colonial adaptation, where settlers used native apples and lard-based crusts.
Key ingredients include firm, tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Bramley), butter, sugar, cinnamon, and often nutmeg or lemon juice. A great version is distinguished by a flaky, buttery crust that shatters slightly when cut, and a filling that is tender but not mushy, with a balanced sweetness and pronounced apple flavor. The filling should hold together without being soupy, and the top crust—whether lattice, solid, or crumble—should be golden and crisp.
Regional variations abound. In the United Kingdom, the pie is often served warm with custard or clotted cream, and may include raisins or blackberries. In the Netherlands, *appeltaart* features a thicker, cookie-like crust and a generous amount of cinnamon and lemon. In the American South, a "fried apple pie" is made by deep-frying individual hand pies.
In London, creator *sandrino* recommends the apple pie at **McDonald's** as a reliable fast-food option, but warns against the version at **The Palace Restaurant Cafe**, citing it as a poor example of the dish.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review.
Where to eat it
8 places reviewed by YouTube creators.
Atlanta (1)
Milano (1)
Dublin 2 (1)
New York (1)
What creators say
Highlights from 6 creator reviews of Apple Pie.
The Canadian offers a luxury sleeper train experience across Canada with comfortable cabins, excellent dining, and breathtaking views. Despite some cleanliness issues and delays, the overall experience is incredible and worth the price.
Home Grown is a Michelin-recommended Southern comfort food spot run by Kevin, a former fine-dining chef who left it all behind to serve classics like fried chicken, biscuits, and grits with incredible love and passion — one of the most enjoyable food experiences of my trip.
Home Grown · AtlantalovedA tiny, brand-new vegan fast food in Milan with homemade everything — from buns to fermented veggies — that delivers surprisingly good junk food, especially the nuggets and the 538 burger, though the Godzilla sandwich could use a proper cutlet instead of nuggets.
A lovely British-style corner in Pigneto, Rome, with a cosy, homey atmosphere and excellent sweet pastries, especially the apple pie and cheesecake.
A fantastic pub with exceptional live music, great food and drink — we ate really well, drank well, and listened to outstanding music.
McDonald's UK has some unique items like the Surf and Turf and Mao Chicken that are surprisingly good, though some wraps are disappointing.
McDonald's · Londonloved