Fried pie facts for kids
Fried apple pies
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| Type | Pie or turnover |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | American South |
| Main ingredients | Fruit, dough |
Fried pies are tasty desserts that are a lot like small, folded-over pies called turnovers. Instead of being baked, these yummy treats are cooked by frying them. They have a sweet fruit filling wrapped inside a special dough, which is similar to the crust of a regular pie.
The History of Fried Pies
Fried pies have a long and interesting past! In the American South, people used to call them "Crab Lanterns." This name goes back to at least 1770. It might have come from crab apple pies that had small cuts for air, making them look like old lanterns. Even a U.S. president, Franklin Pierce, enjoyed New Hampshire fried pies.
Fried Pies in Fast Food
More recently, fried pies became popular at fast-food restaurants. McDonald's started selling apple pies in 1968. However, in 1992, they changed to baked pies in the United States. This was because baked pies were thought to be healthier.
But don't worry, you can still find fried pies at some McDonald's around the world! They are available in places like the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Russia. You can find different flavors too. In the US, you might find cherry and apple. In Hawaii, there's taro and haupia. And in China, you might see green bean or red bean flavors.
Other fast-food chains also offer fried pies. Burger King has them in apple and "wild berry" flavors. Whataburger and Popeyes also serve their own versions of these delicious fried treats.
A Famous Pie Maker
There was a very famous fried pie maker in New Orleans called Hubig's. It was the last of its kind from a chain that started in Texas. Sadly, their factory burned down on July 27, 2012. The owners hoped to rebuild it quickly. They are still working on bringing Hubig's pies back!
