Pies around the world: Sweet and savory goodness

By Casey Barber, CNN
5 minute read
Updated 7:38 AM EDT, Tue March 14, 2023
<strong>Australian meat pie: </strong>Single-serve round meat pies are an Australian favorite.
Australian meat pie: Single-serve round meat pies are an Australian favorite.
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<strong>Atlantic Beach pie:</strong> This North Carolina take on tart citrus pie is a crowd-pleaser.
Atlantic Beach pie: This North Carolina take on tart citrus pie is a crowd-pleaser.
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<strong>Steak and ale pie: </strong>An English pub favorite, this savory meat pie aptly leans on dark ale.
Steak and ale pie: An English pub favorite, this savory meat pie aptly leans on dark ale.
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<strong>Pastilla: </strong>This Moroccan spiced pie typically combines poultry, almonds and eggs.
Pastilla: This Moroccan spiced pie typically combines poultry, almonds and eggs.
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<strong>Appelvlaai:</strong> This Dutch treat is typically made with yeasted brioche-style dough instead of the usual butter pastry crust.
Appelvlaai: This Dutch treat is typically made with yeasted brioche-style dough instead of the usual butter pastry crust.
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<strong>Apple pie:</strong> Although "as American as apple pie" is an expression denoting American origins, apple pie has its roots in Europe. But it is an American staple.
Apple pie: Although "as American as apple pie" is an expression denoting American origins, apple pie has its roots in Europe. But it is an American staple.
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<strong>Burek:</strong> This savory treat takes many shapes in different parts of the world, including the Middle East and the Balkans.
Burek: This savory treat takes many shapes in different parts of the world, including the Middle East and the Balkans.
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<strong>Persimmon pie:</strong> Persimmon pies are found in family recipe files throughout the eastern United States, taking advantage of a native fruit.
Persimmon pie: Persimmon pies are found in family recipe files throughout the eastern United States, taking advantage of a native fruit.
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<strong>Key lime pie:</strong> Tangy Key lime pie is a must-have when visiting Key West, Florida.
Key lime pie: Tangy Key lime pie is a must-have when visiting Key West, Florida.
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<strong>Banoffee pie: </strong>No-bake Banoffee pie has its roots in 1970s East Sussex, England.
Banoffee pie: No-bake Banoffee pie has its roots in 1970s East Sussex, England.
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<strong>Jamaica beef patties: </strong>These meat pies have a turmeric-infused crust and spiced filling.
Jamaica beef patties: These meat pies have a turmeric-infused crust and spiced filling.
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<strong>Spanakopita:</strong> Greece was home to some of the earliest pies. Today, spanakopita is well-known around the world.
Spanakopita: Greece was home to some of the earliest pies. Today, spanakopita is well-known around the world.
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<strong>Cornish pasty:</strong> Cornish pasties were popularized as a food for miners, but are now so beloved in the UK that they're protected by geographic origin.
Cornish pasty: Cornish pasties were popularized as a food for miners, but are now so beloved in the UK that they're protected by geographic origin.
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