Sugar pie facts for kids
Sugar pie from northern France
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| Alternative names | Sugar cream pie, finger pie, tarte au sucre |
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| Type | Pie |
| Main ingredients | Flour, butter, sugar |
Sugar pie is a delicious dessert that's popular in parts of Europe and Canada. It's a type of pie that's mostly made from sugar, flour, and butter. In countries like France and Belgium, it's known as tarte au sucre, which means "sugar tart."
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What is Sugar Pie?
Sugar pie is a sweet treat that comes in different forms. Imagine a pie that's all about sugar! It can be a simple crust filled with a creamy, sweet mixture. When it bakes, this mixture often turns into something like caramel.
Where Does Sugar Pie Come From?
This tasty pie has its roots in Northern France and Belgium. Over time, it traveled across the ocean and became very popular in Canada, especially in the French-speaking parts.
Different Kinds of Sugar Pie
There isn't just one way to make a sugar pie!
- Some sugar pies have a special dough that rises, like bread. This dough is then topped with different kinds of sugar, such as beet sugar or brown sugar.
- Other versions have a crust filled with a smooth, sugary mix. After baking, this filling becomes rich and gooey, a bit like caramel candy.
- In French Canadian areas, people sometimes add maple syrup to their sugar pies. This gives the pie a unique, sweet flavor that Canada is famous for.
Pies Similar to Sugar Pie
Sugar pie has some dessert cousins around the world.
- In the United States, there's a dessert called "transparent pie." It's similar to a Pecan pie but without the pecans.
- In English Canada, you might find "butter tarts." These are small, sweet tarts with a buttery filling.
- The English also have a dessert called "treacle tart," which is made with golden syrup.
All these pies share a common theme: they are wonderfully sweet and comforting!
