National Fried Pie Day

National Fried Pie Day celebrates fried pies, flaky pastries filled with sweet or savory fillings. Observed annually on December 1, it invites pie lovers to enjoy everything from apple, cherry, and chocolate fillings to savory options such as chicken or beef.

Fried pies are a type of hand pie made by enclosing a filling in pastry dough and frying it rather than baking it. This produces a crispy crust around a warm or gooey center. Their origins are unclear, although one account of fried pie history describes hand pies becoming popular as portable foods in the 18th century, with the term “fried pie” emerging in the 19th century. Fried pies later became especially popular in the Southern United States and were commercially produced by the mid-20th century.

How to Observe National Fried Pie Day

Celebrate by enjoying a fried pie from a local bakery or pie shop, or make a batch at home with a sweet or savory filling. You can also compare different flavors with friends by hosting a fried pie tasting. Whether served hot or at room temperature, a fried pie makes this flaky, crispy occasion easy to enjoy.

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