In the Southeastern United States, a similarly prepared dessert is referred to as "fried pies".

From the grimace on his face, he had eaten far too much of what Firesong called "Mystery Meat," and far too many greasy fried pies.

Other specialties include Mrs. Thomas's fried pies.

The fried pies cost 74 cents, the individual pies $1.47 and the whole pies $4.47.

There are some McDonald's restaurants throughout the US and world which still offer the fried pies, including all McDonald's restaurants in the United Kingdom, Japan, and Russia.

The Burger King chain also offers fried pies on its menu, in apple and "wild berry" flavors.

Whataburger and Popeye's both still offer fried 'fried pies'.

And those fried pie things?

Peggy Sue BBQ, 6600 Snider Plaza (near Southern Methodist University), (214) 987-9188, has lean, sweet ribs, brisket and turkey, good vegetables and delicious fried pies.