It is illegal to serve apple pie without making a 'good faith' effort to offer a glass of cold milk, a slice of cheddar cheese, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream with it.

The Law

Vermont designated the apple pie as the official state pie in 1999. To defend the honor of the dessert, the legislature included a tongue-in-cheek requirement that a 'good faith' effort must be made to serve it with appropriate pairings. It reflects the state's deep ties to both apples and the dairy industry.