New Hampshire Prefers Apple Desserts with Potatoes
Fresh-baked apple dessert paired with hearty potatoes stands as New Hampshire’s top Thanksgiving combination, according to search data tracked by Only In Your State. Between all 50 states and Washington, D.C., that exact menu match appeared in just three other places nationwide during November 2025.
Granite Staters chose apple pie or apple crumble over pumpkin, pecan, and chocolate options. Search parameters covered the United States for the month of November 2025, capturing preferences for 12 pies and 18 side dishes.
Mashed, au gratin, and scalloped potatoes claimed the state’s top side dish spot. That grouping finished as the second-most common top side across the country, trailing only the sweet potato category.
New England Thanksgiving Favorites
Connecticut and Rhode Island share the exact same pairing of apple desserts and potatoes, creating an all-New England combination. Apple loyalty also tops searches in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Immediate neighbors follow different patterns on holiday tables. Massachusetts agrees on the potatoes but selects cranberry pie, while Maine features blueberry pie paired with cranberry sauce.
“Lou’s Restaurant & Bakery serves up a Mile High apple pie made with local apples,” Only In Your State reported regarding where to taste the winning dessert in Hanover.
State Thanksgiving Preferences
| State | Top Pie | Top Side Dish |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | Apple Pie / Apple Crumble | Potatoes (Mashed, Au Gratin, Scalloped) |
| Massachusetts | Cranberry Pie | Potatoes |
| Maine | Blueberry Pie | Cranberry Sauce |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many unique side and dessert combinations appeared nationwide?
Search tracking revealed 51 unique pairings across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Only three other locations matched New Hampshire’s specific pairing.
What was the most popular match across the country?
Pumpkin pie paired with sweet potatoes, sweet potato casserole, or yams took the top national spot seven times.
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