The idiom "in apple-pie order" originated in the 18th century, and the exact origin is uncertain. It is believed to have originated from the phrase "apple-pie order," which referred to a state of perfect orderliness or neatness. The term "apple-pie" is derived from the French word "nappe," which means a tablecloth, suggesting that the phrase may have initially been used to describe a well-arranged table setting. Over time, the expression "in apple-pie order" came to represent anything that is meticulously organized, tidy, or arranged in an orderly manner.

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