Pies+Around+the+World

__Pies Around the World__ I searched pies around the world and copied some images and facts about them. I also posted some of these recipes for these pies onto the Pie Recipes page in case you want to try some.

__Asian Pies__




__Australian Pies__
There are few things as iconic as the Australian meat pie. The snack--as popular as the hot dog in the USA--is readily available through most bakers, corner stores, supermarkets and sidewalk vendors.

__South American Pies__
Empanadas are traditional South American pie, resembling a Cornish pasty. They can be baked or fried, hot or cold, sweet or savoury, large or small, snack or main course.

__African Pies__
**South African Melktert or Milk Tart** is a variaton of an **egg custard pie** which originated with the Dutch settlers who came South Africa in 1652 Melktert was then modified and made a purely South African creation by the Cape Malays who were brought to South Africa as slaves. South African farm wives compete with each other regarding the reputation of their custard pie or 'melktert'.