May 13^th is National Apple Pie Day! Apple Pie is one of the most loved American pies ever created, even though it was actually invented in Europe during the 14^th century. The first printed apple pie recipe was by Geoffrey Chaucer in England in 1381. The original recipe included apples, spices, figs, raisins, pears and saffron on a coffyn (A pastry crust, often freestanding and rectangular).