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It's time to get your baking hats on and celebrate National Peach Pie Day on August 24! This day has been celebrated since the mid-1800s and is a tribute to the delicious combination of sweet peaches, buttery crust, and just a hint of spice. Whether you prefer it warm with a scoop of ice cream or straight out of the pie tin, there's no denying that peach pie is one of the best desserts around. So grab your rolling pin and get ready for an afternoon full of deliciousness!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1851</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Advent of Peach Pie</div><div class='timeline-text'>The earliest written recipe of peach pie dates back to the 1850s, highlighting the dessert's historical roots.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1899</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Canned Peaches Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>As canning technology improved, canned peaches became more accessible, allowing for year-round peach pie baking.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1928</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Frozen Food Advances</div><div class='timeline-text'>The invention of reliable home refrigeration allowed frozen peaches to be stored, furthering the availability of ingredients for peach pie.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Peach Pie Popularity Soars</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the boom of home baking in America during the 1970s, peach pie became even more popular as a traditional dessert.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of National Peach Pie Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the mid-1990s, August 24 was recognized as National Peach Pie Day, celebrating the long-standing tradition of this beloved dessert.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present Day</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebrating with Peach Pie</div><div class='timeline-text'>Today, people across the country commemorate National Peach Pie Day by baking and enjoying this sweet treat with family and friends.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a Peach Pie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Nothing is more delicious than a homemade peach pie. Get creative and add some of your favorite ingredients, like walnuts or cinnamon, to give it an extra special touch.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local Bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to your local bakery and try one of their signature peach pies. You may even find one with a unique twist that you never knew existed.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make Peach Pie Milkshakes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put a spin on the classic peach pie and make it into a milkshake. Blend together your favorite ice cream, fresh peaches, and some graham cracker crumbs for the perfect summer treat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Peach Pie Tasting Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a tasting party! Have everyone bring their favorite peach pie recipe and have a taste test to see who has the best one.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Peach Pie Eating Contest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and host a peach pie eating contest! Invite your friends over and have them compete to see who can eat the most pieces of pie in the fastest time.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Peach Pie is Delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There are few things more mouthwatering than a perfectly made peach pie. The buttery crust and soft, sweet peaches blend together flawlessly to make the perfect summer dessert. Enjoy it with a good scoop of ice cream and you'll have a surefire hit!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>You don't need any special skills to make an amazing peach pie - all you need is a basic pastry recipe and a can of sliced peaches. If you're feeling ambitious, you can even try making your own fresh peaches from scratch!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a classic favorite</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Nothing says "summer" quite like peach pie, and it has been enjoyed as a beloved dessert for generations. Whether you serve it warm or cold, its comforting flavor will help bring back fond memories of long summer days gone by.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Peach Pie Day Aligns with Peak Peach Harvesting Season</h3><p class='facts-content'>This flavorful holiday is celebrated in August when peaches are at their sweetest and juiciest peak, providing the best possible quality fruit for peach pie making.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Georgia is the U.S. Peach State</h3><p class='facts-content'>Famous for its juicy and flavorful peaches, Georgia is a prominent peach producer in the United States, with the peach pie being one of its beloved culinary icons.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World's Largest Peach Cobbler is Made Annually in Georgia</h3><p class='facts-content'>In honor of peach season, enormous peach cobblers are prepared during the Georgia Peach Festival, measuring 11 by 5 feet and using approximately 75 gallons of peaches - showing how seriously they take their peaches and pies!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Peach Pies Have Inspired Modern Day Treats</h3><p class='facts-content'>The taste of classic peach pie has inspired many contemporary desserts such as peach pie popsicles, peach pie protein shakes, and even peach pie flavored candy.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Lady Martha Washington had a Favorite Peach Pie Recipe</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first First Lady of the United States, Martha Washington, had an adored peach pie recipe that she often made for George Washington, showing that the dessert has been beloved by Americans going back centuries.</p></div></div>
National Peach Pie Day is celebrated on August 24 every year. In 2024 National Peach Pie Day will occur on a Saturday.
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