What a Pie Bird Does and How to Use One in Fruit Pies

Your perfect pie can collapse into a soggy disappointment. Beneath that golden lid, trapped steam and bubbling fruit can turn hours of effort into torn pastry and messy spills. But a tiny ceramic bird offers an old-fashioned escape route, helping protect the crust just when the heat threatens to undo everything, with one surprisingly simple, often overlooked baking secret… Continue Reading ⬇️