funeral pie
funeral pie · funeral pies
A sweet pie with a filling of spiced raisins, found in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisineA sweet pie with a filling of spiced raisins (or sometimes dried cherries), found in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.
Meaning
1 senses(US)A sweet pie with a filling of spiced raisins (or sometimes dried cherries), found in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.
Origin
So-called from the Amish custom of serving them at wakes and funerals, which developed becSo-called from the Amish custom of serving them at wakes and funerals, which developed because raisins are available year-round, unlike seasonal fruits.
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Forms
plural: funeral pies| Singular | funeral pie |
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