Apple pie is a delightful dessert staple. If you love apple pie, you’re not alone—recipes date back to the Middle Ages. How did it end up becoming an American favorite? It turns out, apple pie has made a long journey.

By the 14th century, pies were an important aspect to food culture around the world. It’s no surprise crisp, flavorful apples were incorporated. In 1381, the first apple pie recipe was officially recorded. At the time, pies were made without crust due to the high price of sugar. When sugar became cheaper in the 15th century, crustless pies transformed into the pastries we know today.

The concept of apple pie was brought to America by Swedish, Dutch, and British immigrants. Finding that the only native apple to North America was the bitter crab apple, early settlers began to bring seeds from Europe to introduce new varieties. By the 1700’s, apple pie was well-known in the New World.

Today, apple pie’s crumbly crust and sweet filling graces our tables year-round. This pie can also grace your tea mug: Granny’s Apple Pie Tea is hand-blended with organic cinnamon and organic apple bits, and is crafted to bring you back to warm, comfortable nights spent with family and delicious pie.