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Sweet & Savory Pies

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Pie
Origin
Filling Type
Typically Served
Known For
Apple Pie
England / Dutch (14th century)Fruit (apples, cinnamon, sugar)Warm with ice cream or cheddarAs American as apple pie (despite European origins), double crust classic, Thanksgiving staple, lattice top is art
Pumpkin Pie
North America (colonial era)Custard (pumpkin puree, spices)Chilled with whipped creamThanksgiving's official dessert, pumpkin spice everything, single crust with crimped edges, divides families every November
Key Lime Pie
Florida Keys, USA (1890s)Custard (key lime juice, condensed milk)Chilled with whipped cream or meringueOfficial state pie of Florida, tangy and sweet, no-bake filling sets with acid, must use key limes not Persian
Shepherd's Pie
United Kingdom (1790s)Savory (lamb mince, vegetables)Hot from the ovenMashed potato topping not pastry, must be lamb (beef = cottage pie), British pub classic, ultimate comfort food
Pecan Pie
American South (1800s)Nut (pecans, corn syrup, eggs)Room temp or warm with ice creamSouthern Thanksgiving tradition, sweet and gooey, Karo syrup made it famous, bourbon pecan is the upgrade
Cherry Pie
England / Colonial AmericaFruit (sour cherries, sugar)Warm with vanilla ice creamGeorge Washington cherry tree myth, Twin Peaks reference, lattice top shows ruby filling, classic American diner pie
Banoffee Pie
England (1971)Banana, toffee, creamChilledInvented at The Hungry Monk restaurant in East Sussex, banana + toffee = banoffee, biscuit base, no baking required
Meat Pie
Ancient Egypt / GlobalSavory (minced meat, gravy)Hot, handheld or platedAustralian national obsession, Four'N Twenty brand, served at every footy match, the portable hot lunch
Lemon Meringue Pie
Switzerland / USA (19th century)Citrus custard with meringue toppingChilled or room temperatureTowering toasted meringue peaks, tangy lemon curd filling, the weeping problem (soggy meringue), visually stunning
Chicken Pot Pie
Ancient Greece / EnglandSavory (chicken, vegetables, cream sauce)Hot with flaky top crustUltimate comfort food, creamy filling under golden pastry, Marie Callender's made it mainstream, winter dinner staple
Blueberry Pie
North America (colonial era)Fruit (blueberries, sugar, lemon)Warm or room temp with creamSummer berry pie champion, stains everything purple, double crust or crumble top, Maine's state dessert unofficially
Steak and Kidney Pie
England (19th century)Savory (beef steak, kidney, gravy)Hot with mashed potatoesClassic British pub dish, puff pastry dome, rich dark gravy, love it or hate the kidneys, proper English grub
Mississippi Mud Pie
Mississippi, USA (1970s)Chocolate (layers of mousse, pudding, cream)Chilled with whipped creamNamed for its resemblance to Mississippi River mudbanks, multiple chocolate layers, Oreo cookie crust, death by chocolate
Pork Pie
England (Melton Mowbray, 1700s)Savory (seasoned pork, jelly)Cold, slicedHot water crust pastry, served cold with pickles, Melton Mowbray has protected status, classic picnic food
Sweet Potato Pie
American South (enslaved communities)Custard (sweet potato, spices)Warm or room temp with whipped creamSoul food staple, pumpkin pie's Southern rival, richer and denser, Patti LaBelle's recipe went viral in 2015

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