World's Largest Pie Pan

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    Traverse City, MI.

    This pie pan received the title of the World's Largest Cherry Pie Tin from the Guinness Book of World Records in 1987 after beating out the neighboring town of Charlevoix. The town of Charlevoix held the title from 1976 to 1987. The Cherry Pie in Traverse City was created by Chef Pierre Bakeries (now Sara Lee) on July 28, 1987 in Traverse City, Michigan USA weighing 28,350 pounds and having a diameter of 17 feet, six inches.

    Located on Cass Rd. in front of the Sara Lee Bakery

    1. elefanterosado 56 months ago | reply

      Wonderful! I just read that Michigan is the cherry pie capital of the world. I'll have to try a slice the next time I cross through the U.P.!

    2. danejenny 56 months ago | reply

      I'm looking for an extra large pie pan. I think what I need is something between a 10" and this one! :)

    3. farlane 53 months ago | reply

      Hey there - I blogged this to How we slice the budget on Absolute Michigan.

      Thanks for adding to the Absolute Michigan pool!

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