Pie crust shield

Do your pie crust edges brown too fast? You can certainly buy a pie crust shield, but they can be hard to arrange on top of the pie and sometimes don't fit. You can make a DIY version that's sure to fit any pie! See this simple tip to make a DIY pie crust shield.

Today’s tip comes from my sweet granny who was down visiting us this past weekend along with my parents and little sis. We went to a play in which Clarence Gilyard, Jr. was the main character (Conrad McMasters on Matlock & “Jimmy” Trivette on Walker, Texas Ranger) and had dinner afterwards. For dessert, I baked... Read More »

Today I’d like to share a trick that I have found incredibly helpful in the pie making process. I learned of it somewhere on the internet a few years ago, and it has been a life saver. See, w…

Keep a pie crust browned and beautiful by shielding it from too much heat.

Once you learn how to make a pie crust shield with aluminum foil, you'll never burn a pie crust again. It’s quick, easy and cheap.

Want to keep a pie crust from burning? Add a foil protector at the beginning of baking when the pie is not too hot, and remove for the final 20 minutes.

A homemade foil ring can help protect the crust edge of a pie from over-browning. This is a simple way to make a foil ring or pie guard.

If you've ever spent hours making a pie only to be met with burnt edges when you take it out of the oven, we have the perfect solution: a silicone pie shield. It's adjustable, flexible, easy to clean, and most importantly, really works.

Be a pie crust hero! With just some aluminum foil, you can make your own pie crust shield.

Denise Marchessault on Instagram: "Pro Pie Tip 🥧👩‍🍳 Have you ever wrestled with putting foil on a hot pie? Before your pie goes into the oven, create a simple foil shield. It will protect your pie’s edges—and your fingers, too!"