Celebrate National Pie Month by considering these pies for every occasion

The Daily News

Whether you crave the tarty sweetness of a cherry pie or the rich decadence of a chocolate peanut butter pie, there’s a flavor out there for everyone. It’s no wonder that pie was listed as the No. 1 dessert Americans prefer guests to bring to a holiday party, according to the American Pie Council. February is National Pie Month, and what better way to celebrate than by cutting yourself a slice and learning more about one of the nation’s most popular sweets?


New Year's
New Year’s Day – Lemon merengue pie
Did the past year hand you lemons? Instead of making lemonade, bake those sour fruits into a pie.
Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day – Chocolate pie
Twenty-seven percent of Americans think that chocolate pie is the most romantic to share with someone. So grab two forks, skip the plate and dig in.


St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day - Key lime pie
Make all your food festively green by adding a Key lime pie to the mix.
Easter
Easter – Easter pie
Take a hint from the Italian with this traditional quiche-like savory pie.
Fourth of July
Fourth of July – Apple pie
Stick with the most American of pies on our country’s birthday.


Halloween
Halloween - Pumpkin pie
With jack-o’-lanterns aglow and pumpkin seeds roasting, it’s the perfect time to make a pumpkin pie.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving – Pecan pie
It’s no shock that pecan pie is one of the many go-tos for this food-filled holiday. Make it plain or add chocolate chips for those with an even sweeter sweet tooth.



Facts about pie:

$700 MILLION pies are sold in grocery stores every year.

113 MILLION Americans have eaten pie for breakfast

75 MILLION Americans prefer to drink milk with their pie

7 PERCENT of Americans have passed off a store-bought pie as their own


 
 

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