These straightforward techniques won’t crimp — uh, cramp — your style. Look at any homemade pie, and your eyes probably go straight to the edges. A quality pie crimp can show the skill of the baker ...

If you aren’t blind-baking, the filling amount needs to match the pan size. I prefer a shallow pie plate almost always for ...

PITTSBURGH — Pie crust looks like it should be the easy part of making a homemade pie. All you need to create a flaky foundation for your favorite filling is a handful of basic ingredients most home ...

Use a pie recipe you love. This All Buttah Pie Dough is a classic. It'll turn out expertly flaky, so long as you let it chill well before rolling. Which brings me to the next point . . . Make sure ...

If you want a perfectly golden brown pie crust and a fully set center, then you should know what a pie shield is and how to use one.