# Apple Pie Sticks This Version of Pie on a Stick Involves Three Deep-Fried Apple Slices By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-on-a-stick References: [yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/food/24-of-the-craziest-foods-at-americas-state-fairs-122522147486.html) While pie on a stick is often made with a lollipop stick and a [pocket pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-fried-pie) top, the [Iowa State Fair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyvee-wheat-flakes) invented a pared-down version of the dessert for this year's festivities. Rather than having a classic round pie shape sit on top of the stick, this variation features three [apple slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-bitz) that have been skewered on a stick and deep-fried in a batter. For an extra hit of sweetness, the crispy coating is sprinkled with what looks like cinnamon and sugar, as well as a drizzle of sauce. Food on a stick is no longer just reserved for street and fair food. This convenient way to cook and eat is becoming a phenomenon in restaurants and frozen meals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food-on-a-stick:** Exploring creative ways to serve food on skewers and sticks, creating unique and convenient eating experiences. - **Deep-fried Delights:** Innovating new deep-fried treats for fairs, festivals, and restaurants, capturing consumers' love for indulgent, crispy foods. - **Convenience Cuisine:** Developing frozen food options that offer the convenience of food-on-a-stick, allowing consumers to enjoy hassle-free meals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants, food trucks, and manufacturers to create innovative food-on-a-stick menu items and products. - **Fair and Festival Food:** Creating and selling deep-fried and unique food-on-a-stick delicacies to cater to the demand for appetizing and indulgent fair and festival food. - **Frozen Food:** Introducing frozen food-on-a-stick options to provide convenient and quick meals for consumers seeking hassle-free dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruity QSR Dessert Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-roll.md) - [Creative Pie-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieinspired-doughnuts.md) - [Crumbly Apple Streusel Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-streusel-pie.md) - [Creamy Fruit-Packed QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-and-cream-pie.md) - [Prepackaged Stick-Style Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-donut-sticks.md) - [Pie-Flavored Toast Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-piestyle-sheets.md) - [Crispy QSR Apple Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-apple-bites.md) - [Savory Apple Pork Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hog-roast-apple-pork-pie.md) - [Convenient Cherry Pie Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-pie-poppers.md)