Recipes for sweet pies started appearing in the 15th century ... pies are a staple in the U.K. Other cultures also have different types of savory pies, like empanadas in South America or samosas ...
There are many different types of cherry, including maraschino, griotte and Morello cherries, from which kirsch and Black Forest gâteaux are made. Look out for telltale punnets of deep red ...