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Why Cheddar Cheese and Apple Pie Go Together So Well

Do you think apple pie and cheddar cheese are a classic combination or a strange pairing? Your answer likely reveals where you grew up. The so-called «American» tradition of serving apple pie with cheddar cheese is prevalent in New England and the upper midwest. Don’t knock it till you try it, though—there’s a reason so many people swear by this combination.

It’s possible that the cheddar cheese and apple pie tradition dates back to 17th and 18th century England, according to a 1998 Los Angeles Times article by food historian Charles Perry. Perry explains that the tradition of serving pie with dairy-based sauce could have evolved into the cheese and pie combo. These days, though, the odd pairing is just as popular in some parts of the United States as it is across the pond.

Here’s a look at the odd pairing and why it’s only popular in certain parts of the country. Even if you’re not from New England or the midwest, you can still give this food pairing a try.

The great American pie debate

The question of whether or not Cheddar cheese and apple pie «works» is strangely polarizing. The cheese on pie tradition is largely rooted in New England, Pennsylvania, and the upper midwest, Atlas Obscura found. Which makes sense, because those tend to be places where cheese products are readily accessible.

In the rest of the United States, meanwhile, apple pie à la mode dominates the dessert scene. But while a scoop of ice cream adds to the dessert’s sweetness, the cheese’s saltiness provides a contrasting flavor.

And if you’re not sold on putting a cheddar slice atop your pie, there’s also an in-between solution: baking cheddar into an apple pie’s crust for a sweet and savory combination.

The «right» way to combine cheese and pie

So, you’ve agreed to try putting cheese on your apple pie. But where to start?

If this Chowhound discussion is any indication, there’s no wrong way to combine apple pie and cheddar cheese, although there are a number of ways to do it. Some apple and cheese lovers suggest keeping the cheddar on the side and taking things bite by bite. Others will add a cold piece of cheese to a warm pie slice. Still others will bake the cheese into the crust directly.

There’s a famous saying around the pairing

If you call someone out on their love of cheese with apple pie, they might quote this adage to you in response: «An apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze,» the saying goes. But where did the saying come from?

Etymologist Barry Popik has traced this saying back to the late 1880s when people on both sides of the Atlantic used it to describe the American custom of eating apple pie with a nice bit of cheddar. The saying still lives on today, even if its advocates don’t know its origin. And cheese lovers will often cite it in defense of loading their pie up with the dairy product.

Apple pie and cheese isn’t just an American combination

Savory pies originated in the U.K., and combining apple pie with cheddar cheese is still a common tradition among British folks. Pie and cheese is a traditional dessert pairing in Yorkshire, for instance. But there, the region’s famous Wensleydale cheese is used in place of Cheddar.

This apple pie recipe from The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood calls for crumbling the cheese on top of the prepared apple filling just before baking. Hollywood even references the «kiss without a squeeze» saying in his intro to the recipe.

If you’re still not sold on the sweet-salty combo that is cheddar cheese and apple pie, cheddar ice cream might be the perfect compromise. But if you don’t want to veer from vanilla ice cream, we can’t say we blame you.

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20 Facts About Apple Pie

Looking for facts about apple pie? You are at the right place! Jump in and start reading!

Lovely apple pies are just awesome to have as desserts. Kids love them. You can make it in various ways. Its taste and flavor can be changed according to your preference.

It doesn’t have any such bad reactions on health. However, can there be any surprising element related to this food item? Why not find out the top 20 facts about apple pie today?

Facts about Apple Pie: 1-5

1. According to the common consensus, apple pie is an invention of England. It’s almost a six hundred years old food item.

2. Some sources also say that the first pie was made in Egypt in 9500 B.C.

3. Apple pie lovers generally love this delicious dish accompanied with ice creams. There is something unique about this taste combination.

4. Apple pie is more like a comfort food.

5. People make modifications to this dessert item as per taste preferences. For example, earlier Americans liked apple pies that used to have a take-off crust.

Facts about Apple Pie: 6-10

6. They first used to bake the apple in the crust and then remove the crust. Sugar and spices were added as per taste.

7. Although Apple pie is a widely admired food item in America, it’s gaining huge popularity in several other regions of the world.

8. Making crust of the apple pie is quite tricky. An ideal amount of flour and water has to be used to make the light and flaky crust. Some bakers use egg crusts to make it richer in taste.

9. Different bakers follow different approaches to make the crust of the apple pie.

10. Some professionals cook the bottom of the crust first to prevent it from getting soggy. Some others don’t follow the process.

Facts about Apple Pie: 11-15

11. Apart from apples, other fruits like apricot, blackberries and strawberries can also be used as the filling. They will definitely give a different flavor to the pie.

12. Similarly, spices like ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar can be used for taste variations.

13. Do you know some cooks like to prepare apple pie open? They believe the design and arrangements of apple and other fruits can make the pie look visually elegant and aesthetic.

14. Cooking professionals now prefer adding sugar to apple pies. But earlier, recipes didn’t have that ingredient. Sugar used to be very expensive at that time.

15. Ingredients used in the Dutch style apple pie are different. They use cinnamon and lemon juice in the pie to make it taste better.

Facts about Apple Pie: 16-20

16. The Swedish apple pie resembles to apple crumble. Lots of bread crumbs are used instead of flour.

17. The Swedish apple pie is flavored with cinnamon and they love to eat this with custard and ice cream.

18. Do you know some people used to prepare mock apple pies earlier, which they thought tasted very similar to the real apple pie?

19. They used crackers and some special spices to make it taste similar to the apple pies.

20. The name of Granny Smith is also associated with this food. She was a farmer and it’s believed she developed a very new type of apple, when her apple pie already became widely popular.

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Apple Pie with Cheese: The Surprising Story Behind the Iconic (and Polarizing) Combo

Maybe you love it. Maybe you hate it. Maybe you have no clue it’s even a thing. But cheese on apple pie has a long history—and is so beloved that many feel the iconic dessert is incomplete without a cheddar topper. So, why do some Americans love apple pie with cheese? Here’s the lowdown on this unexpectedly delicious tradition, plus a few ways to try it out this Thanksgiving.

Why Is Cheese Served with Apple Pie?

Cheese, specifically sharp cheddar, has been served with apple pie in the U.S. as early as the 1800s. But the combination was likely born in England in the 17 th century; a tradition of using dairy-based sauces in pies evolved into an affinity for topping pie with cheese instead.

Atlas Obscura notes examples in literature of poets and authors expressing their love for the combination. (Writer John T. Edge wrote “at lunch or dinner I thought a wedge of pie was naked if it wasn’t crowned with a preternaturally orange slice of cheddar.”) So, not only was it a thing, it was a serious thing. After all, pie on its own (especially apple) was regarded as a symbol of American prosperity. Of course, skeptics and haters have always existed—we guess they liked their pie à la mode. But freezers weren’t common in homes until the 20 th century, so a scoop of vanilla ice cream was pretty much out of the question for most families until then. Apple pie also doesn’t taste the way it did back in the day, since apples weren’t actually sweet until the Red Delicious was created in the 19 th century.

Areas with lots of dairy farms, like New England, Pennsylvania and the Midwest, became hotspots for cheesy apple pie. Today, the tradition seems to hold strongest in New England (a region that’s also known for both dairy and apple production) and the Midwest, as well as parts of England and Canada. Throughout the rest of the U.S.—particularly the South—it’s not so common. And to some, it’s as polarizing as pineapple on pizza.

But hear us out: This trend makes sense. Think of the filling’s gooey, syrupy sweetness and the buttery, flaky crust. Now imagine what it’s like biting into a wedge of sharp orange cheddar: Salty, savory, nipping sharpness. Put the two together, and it could be the best of both worlds. You’ve had apples in grilled cheese and on cheese boards before, right? This is the same concept, only wrapped in pie crust and made with a lot more sugar and spices.

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5b. Let’s celebrate — Давай праздновать

1. a) Match the activities to the pictures. — Сопоставь виды деятельности с картинками

• make wreaths: May Day — плести венки: 1 мая
• exchange gifts: Valentine’s Day — обмен подарками: День Святого Валентина
• wear costumes: Halloween — надеваем костюмы: Хэллоуин
• offer flowers and sweets: Valentine’s Day — дарим цветы и конфеты: День Святого Валентина
• eat traditional food: Thanksgiving — едим традиционную еду: День благодарения
• watch a firework display: Guy Fawkes Night — смотрим фейерверки: День Гая Фоукса
• watch parades: St Patrick’s Day — смотрим парады: День Святого Патрика.

b) Ask and answer questions. — Задай вопросы и ответь на них

A: When is St Patrick’s Day? — Когда День Святого Патрика?
B: It is on the 17th March. — 17 марта
A: What do people do on that day? — Что люди делают в этот день?
B: They watch parades. — Они смотрят парады

• A: When is Guy Fawkes Night? — Когда Ночь Гая Фокса?
• B: It’s on the 5-th of November. — 5 ноября.
• A: What do people do on that day? — Что люди делают в этот день?
• B: They watch a firework display. — Они смотрят фейерверк.

St Patrick’s Day is held in Ireland and in many cities around the world. St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. The biggest parade is held in New York, which has a large Irish population. — День Святого Патрика отмечается в Ирландии и во многих городах по всему миру. Святой Патрик — святой покровитель Ирландии. Самый большой парад проводится в Нью-Йорке, в котором большая ирландская диаспора.

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the USA. Originally, settlers in 1621 thanked God that they had enough food for the winter. — День благодарения отмечается в США. Изначально поселенцы в 1621 году благодарили Бога за то, что у них достаточно еды на зиму.

Guy Fawkes was part of a gang which planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament (the government) in London in 1605. He was caught before he could light the gunpowder. — Гай Фоукс состоял в банде, которая планировала взорвать здание парламента в Лондоне в 1605 году. Он был пойман прежде, чем он смог поджечь порох.

Halloween was originally believed to be the night when the spirits of the dead appeared. — Хэллоуин изначально был посвящен ночи, в которую, как верили, приходят духи умерших.

May Day is celebrated in many countries on 1st May. People collect flowers and make wreaths. May Day celebrates the spring. — 1 мая отмечается во многих странах мира. Люди собирают цветы и делают венки. Праздник отмечается весной.

Valentine’s Day is the day when people in love exchange cards, flowers, chocolates and gifts. — День Святого Валентина — это день, когда влюбленные обмениваются поздравительными открытками, цветами, шоколадками и подарками.

2. In pairs, make a list of celebrations In your country. Which of the activities in Ex. 1 do you do during these celebrations? — В парах составьте список праздников в вашей стране. Что из упр. 1 вы делаете в течение этих праздников?

The most known traditional celebrations in Russia are Maslenitsa, May Day, Ivan Kupala Night, New Year, Christmas and Christmastaid. People wear traditional costumes and eat pancakes on Maslenitsa. They try to guess the future on Christmastaid. At Ivan Kupala Night people usually jump over the bonfire. New Year and Christmas are the family holidays and people celebrate these holidays with relatives.

Наиболее известные традиционные празднования в России — это Масленица, 1 мая, Ночь Ивана Купалы, Новый год, Рождество и Святки. Люди надеваю традиционные костюмы и едят блины на Масленицу. Они пытаются гадать на Святки. В Ночь Ивана Купалы люди обычно прыгают через костер. Новый Год и Рождество — это семейные праздники, и люди отмечают их со своими родственниками.

3. a) Read the first exchange. Are Pete and Tess in the same place? Read the last exchange and check. — Прочитай первые реплики. Пит и Тесс в одном и том же месте? Прочитай дальше и проверь.

Pete and Tess are not in the same place. I think so, because Pete says that he’ll see Tess in ten minutes. — Питер и Тесса не в одном и том же месте. Я так думаю, потому что Питер говорит, что он увидит Тессу через 10 минут.

b) What do you think is happening at the party? Listen, read and check. Explain the words in bold. — Как вы думаете, что происходит на вечеринке? Послушай, прочитай и проверь. Объясни выделенные слова

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• Pete: So, is the party going well? — Ну как вечеринка?
• Tess: WHAT DID YOU SAY? — Что ты сказал?
• Pete: Is the party going well? It sounds as if everyone’s having a great time. — Как тебе вечеринка? Кажется, все веселятся
• Tess: Yeah, it’s absolutely brilliant. — Да, все классно.
• Pete: Well, a party for a gang of ten-year-olds isn’t my idea of a good time. Are you all wearing costumes? — Ну, вечеринка для банды десятилетних не то, как я себе представляю хорошую вечеринку. На вас на всех костюмы?
• Tess: Yes. I’m wearing my witch costume and Chris is wearing his Frankenstein costume. — Да. Я надела мой костюм ведьмы, а Крис надел костюм Франкенштейна.
• Pete: Oh, he’s not wearing that old thing again! — О, он не надел то старье снова!
• Tess: Yeah, and he’s terrifying everyone. — Да, и он пугает всех.
• Pete: What kind of games are you playing? Are you bobbing for apples? — В какие игры вы играете? Достань яблоко?
• Tess: No. We’re playing musical chairs and pin the tail on the donkey. It’s great fun. — Нет. Мы играем в «музыкальный стул» и «приколи хвост ослу».
• Pete: What about food? What are you eating? — Как насчет еды? Что вы едите?
• Tess: Well, I made a pumpkin pie and toffee apples and the kids are really enjoying them so they’re nearly all gone. — Ну, я сделала тыквенный пирог и печеные яблоки, детям они действительно нравятся, так что их уже почти нет.
• Pete: Oh, keep me one, please! — О, оставь мне одно, пожалуйста!
• Tess: OK! Are you doing anything at the moment? — Хорошо. Ты сейчас занят чем-нибудь?
• Pete: No, not really. — Нет, не особо.
• Tess: Well, why don’t you come over and help yourself to some toffee apples? The party is nearly over anyway. Then, you can help me clean up! — Хорошо, а почему бы тебе не зайти и самому не взять печеное яблоко? Вечеринка подходит к концу. А потом ты поможешь мне убраться.
• Pete: I would do anything for a toffee apple! See you in ten minutes. — Я все, что угодно сделаю за печеное яблоко. Увидимся через 10 минут.

People are having fun, playing games and eating food. — Все веселятся, играют в игры и едят еду.

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