May 13 is National Apple Pie Day.  Although it is known to be an American delight, this is not exactly accurate. Apple pies did not actually originate in the United States, nor did apples.

Apples came from Asia, and their seeds and cuttings were brought to the Americas by Europeans during colonial times. It wasn't until around 1800 when apples suited for pies began being grown in the United States. It was also around this time that Johnny Appleseed began traveling the country and helping solidify the association of the apple with America.

The phrase "American as apple pie" dates to 1924, when it appeared in an newspaper advertisement. It was in World War II when American soldiers would tell journalists they were fighting for "mom and apple pie."