The History of Pie

The History of Pie

Though many people think of pie during Thanksgiving time, it existed long before Thanksgiving did.  In fact, pie styled foods date back to 500 years before the wheel was invented.  The ancient Greeks were thought to create the first pastry shell and the Romans filled them with meat. As it developed, mincemeat pies became a staple food item, especially in England. 

The crusts were called coffins and a top crust was originally used to keep the filling fresh for longer periods of time.  Fruit pies evolved as well, though many people ate them as breakfast.  The pilgrims brought over traditional, English styled meat pies to America.  During the 1700s, sweet pies became a new craze, with a variety of different fruit and fillings.  Apples became more popular as a filling, and early Americans thought apples as a symbol of prosperity.  Thus, it became an American favorite.  This history of pie is what morphed into the dessert world we know now.  Both meat and sweet pies are still commonly seen throughout the world. 

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Get Ready for the 4th!

Red, White and Blue Pie

The Fourth of July is rapidly approaching!  It’s one of our favorite holidays of the year.  It’s got great fireworks, warm weather, outdoor fun and delicious food.   Among those delicious food items, pie is sure to make a welcome appearance. 

Make sure that you are treating your family and friends to Rocky Mountain Pie’s famous Red, White and Blue flavor.  With three different kinds of pie in one, this treat is sure to please anyone at your gathering.

Bursting with a combination of fresh cherries, peaches and blackberries, this is a pie that can’t be missed.  Pick up yours at your nearest grocery store!  For more information or a list of flavors, visit our website at www.rockymountainpies.com.

Make Your Apple Pie Stand Out

Use these helpful tips to create a delicious apple pie!

      -When making an apple pie, it is best to use more than one variety of apple (ones that keep their shape during cooking and ones that soften, break down and help to thicken the pie.) Our suggestions for both apples that keep their shape during baking and apples that soften during baking:

      -Apples that hold their shape during cooking: Braeburn, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Rome Beauty, Winesap.

-Apples that do not hold their shape and soften during cooking: Cortland, Empire, Macoun, McIntosh.

Try a pinch of Cardamom in your next apple pie.  It is a spice that not many are familiar with, but I think you’ll like it.

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