"The Tasty Evolution of Pumpkin Pie: A Historical Delight"

Pumpkin pie has a rich history dating back 10,000 years to Central America, where indigenous people boiled and baked it in various forms. European explorers brought pumpkin seeds back to England, where it became part of their pie-making culture. When the pilgrims arrived in America, they brought their familiarity with pumpkins, but initially preferred other fruit pies due to the laborious process of turning pumpkin into a filling. It wasn't until 1796 that a cookbook introduced a pumpkin pie recipe similar to the one enjoyed today. In the 1800s, pumpkins became a symbol of the anti-slavery movement, and after Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday, pumpkin pie became a staple of the feast. The introduction of canned pumpkin-pie filling in 1929 made it easier for everyone to enjoy this Thanksgiving tradition.