Fried pie
Type of dessert pie
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Fried pies, also known as fry pies,[1] are mainly dessert pies that are a type of turnovers, that are fried. The fruit filling is wrapped in the dough, similar to the dough of a pie crust.
Fried apple pies | |
| Alternative names | Fry pie |
|---|---|
| Type | Pie or turnover |
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | American South |
| Main ingredients | Fruit, dough |
History
Historically in the American South, fried pies were known as "Crab Lanterns", a term that dates back to at least 1770, and may originate from crab apple pies that had slits for ventilation, thus resembling a lantern.[2]
McDonald's introduced apple pies to their menu in 1968. In 1992 they were phased out in the United States citing health concerns, in favor of a baked pie.[3][4]
New Orleans' company Hubig's has produced fried pies since 1922. Originally a southeastern chain that originated in Texas, its New Orleans bakery was the only of its locations to survive the Great Depression.[5]
