The pie bird may be old-fashioned, but this time-honored baker's tool has turned out countless delicious pies over centuries. The hollow pie bird vents steam from the filling as it cooks, preventing the contents from boiling over, while arches on the bottom redirect excess moisture to keep the bottom crust from becoming soggy.
Yes I already have pie birds and I use them all the time my oven floor thanks me no sticky fruit juice to clean up Janet. Janet. Aurora, OR. Fri May 22 2026
