"funeral pie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: funeral pies [plural]
Etymology: So-called from the Amish custom of serving them at wakes and funerals, which developed because raisins are available year-round, unlike seasonal fruits. Head templates: {{en-noun}} funeral pie (plural funeral pies)
  1. (US) A sweet pie with a spiced raisin- (or sometimes dried cherry-) based filling, found in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine. Tags: US Categories (topical): Pies
    Sense id: en-funeral_pie-en-noun-Kyu7rLMx Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Taking hold of a box of raisins, she wondered how many more funeral pies she'd be making in the future. “None,” she whispered resolutely. She spent a moment in front of her spice tins and ran her fingers across the tubs filled with sugar, flour, and nuts.",
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