SPOTLIGHT Thanksgiving PIE AMERICA’S FAVORITE A little piece of history about Thanksgiving pies in America: Apple pie was brought to the colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. Apple trees were not native to America, so apple pie had to wait for European trees that were brought across the Atlantic to be planted (whatscooking.net). The exact origins of pecan pie are uncertain, but it is likely a late 19th-century invention. Colonists began to cultivate pecans in the United States in 1772, when pecan trees were first planted on Long Island. (americanfoodroots.com). In the early 18th century, pumpkin pie earned a place at the table as Thanksgiving became an important regional holiday in New England (history.com). Sweet potato pie originated in the south, where African slaves created the original recipe in the mid to late 1800s (reference.com). With all of these delicious pies available, which one is the favorite among Americans today? Take a slice out of our latest data! 38% of Americans said PUMPKIN PIE is their favorite Thanksgiving pie 21% of Americans said APPLE PIE is their favorite Thanksgiving pie 18% of Americans said PECAN PIE is their favorite Thanksgiving pie 13% of Americans said SWEET POTATO PIE is their favorite Thanksgiving pie