If you’ve ever ordered a pie for delivery rather than baking one yourself, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, it’s likely that you added a quintessential American classic to your cart.
Instacart just revealed its most-ordered pies on the platform, and the reigning champion is — you guessed it — apple pie. Americans ordered more of these sweet, flaky pies than any other, accounting for 29% of all pie deliveries last year, according to the company’s Pi Day report.
“It’s no surprise that Apple Pie takes the top spot nationwide. It’s a timeless classic that feels as American as, well, apple pie,” Alex Orellana, Instacart’s trends analyst, tells Food & Wine.
Pumpkin pie, on the other hand, accounts for 23% of pies sold on the delivery platform. Sales of this seasonal pie increased by a whopping 1,059% on Thanksgiving Day compared to the national average.
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