Fun Facts About Pies
Intriguing facts about pies:
History
The earliest pies were created around 6000 BC by the ancient Egyptians, who combined nuts, honey, and fruit with bread dough. The Romans later developed the meat pie, and during the 1500s, fruit-filled pies began to gain popularity.
Pie Crust
In early America, pie crusts were frequently tough and inedible, primarily serving as a container for the filling during baking.
Pie Flavors
In 2022, the most popular pie flavors by sales were apple, pumpkin, and cherry.
Pie Eating
The UK is home to a famous annual pie-eating contest held at Harry's Bar in Wigan.
Pie in Literature
In Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, two characters are baked into a pie as a form of punishment.
Pie in Nursery Rhymes
Several nursery rhymes feature pies, including "Sing a Song of Sixpence," "Simple Simon," and "Little Jack Horner."
Stargazy Pie
This Cornish dish includes seven types of fish baked with eggs, potatoes, and thickened milk, with the fish heads sticking out of the pastry topping.
Jellied Eels
A traditional Cockney meal of boiled and cooled native British eels, commonly served with pie in East London.
Pie Town
A real location, existing in Catron County, New Mexico, along U.S. Highway 60.
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