Really? NJ’s favorite pie flavor is a very unusual choice

March 14, the famous Pi Day, not to be confused with National Pie Day on January 13, or National Blueberry Pie Day on April 28. Although one can't argue that the first part of the year is all about pie (even though the March 14 date is all about that amazing mathematical calculation).

According to data collected by InstaCart, there are a handful of states that seem to prefer blueberry over all other flavors of pie. Their survey, of course, was all about National Pi Day, but we can focus on the edible versions that individuals prefer.

But before we get to what the Garden State likes (and yes, it's a bit of an odd choice for New Jersey), let's first see where blueberry is a favorite (since, you know, National Blueberry Pie Day isn't that far away).

Blueberry Pie

When it comes to celebrating the blueberry, some states go all out. And when it comes to pie, these four states choose it as their top-notch preference.

And that top-notch choice is thanks to the wild blueberries from Maine (But we can argue that Jersey blueberries are where it's really at). And as you might've guessed, states around Maine are the ones that prefer blueberry pie as their favorite.

Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island all want that blueberry filling, and who can blame them? We all know how amazing blueberry pie from New Jersey is, after all.

Apple Pie

Before we get to New Jersey's favorite, let's check out the one that's about as American as it gets. Although not all states selected apple pie as their favorite, it is a favorite overall in the United States.

In fact, over 27% of Americans said apple pie was their favorite kind. That puts apple pie as the number one choice overall in the nation.

National Apple Pie Day, by the way, is May 13. So for those who love apples baked in, that is your day.

New Jersey's favorite

So now that we know that good-old American apple pie is the nation's favorite overall, and blueberry pie is preferred in the northeast, what is New Jersey's favorite?

Did we stay with the national trend of apple (Pennsylvania did and chose that as its favorite), or did we also go blueberry? Or, how about pumpkin?

Nope, it's none of those. In fact, New Jersey's favorite might be a bit of an odd choice for a state that also brags about its blueberries (sorry, Maine, but our blueberries are certainly better to us). In New Jersey, the win goes to Boston Cream.

Boston Cream Pie

Seems kind of odd that our favorite collectively is Boston cream pie and not something like blueberry and apple. But, it's still a delicious choice no matter how you look at it (National Boston Cream Pie Day, by the way, is October 23).

Now, is this survey correct when it comes to our readers and listeners? Do we actually prefer Boston cream pie over all other flavors?

And also, let's throw in the best way to enjoy pie. Do you enjoy it with vanilla ice cream? Maybe whipped cream and a cherry on top? Or, will a simple cup of coffee do the trick?

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The above post reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 Sunday morning host & content contributor Mike Brant. Any opinions expressed are his own.