RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Grandma's Apple Pie

The phrase "as American as apple pie" may lead one to believe this classic dessert originated in the Americas. But this beloved dessert traces its origins to Europe. According to experts, apples aren't even native to North America.

Apple pie is categorized alongside baseball and Coca-Cola® as truly American. Even though it was brought over to the colonies with settlers, it wasn't until the 20th century that the treat was established as a symbol of national pride. By then, this apple-filled pastry had cemented itself in popular cuisine and has since been replicated and reimagined in more wa...