OH, PIE GOODNESS. U.S. grocery stores sell 186 million pies each year. Taking a bite of freshly baked apple pie or chowing down on a big slice of pumpkin pie, is the perfect way to treat yourself this fall. In the United States apple pie is the most popular dessert by a landslide, with 81% of Americans choosing apple. However, here at Valley Heights things are different from the rest of the nation.
60% of Valley Heights students prefer pumpkin pie. Most students had trouble choosing a favorite. “They’re both so good in their own way. Pumpkin is so smooth, and perfect for fall. Apple pie reminds me of my childhood, and I’ve never had a bad apple pie,” said Junior, Liam Shill. Some students had no trouble choosing at all. Sophomore, Royce Ekstrum said,”Apple pie is disgusting, I will only eat pumpkin pie this fall.” Which pie will you be indulging in this fall?
Article by Khloe Gunn