But what the pie lacked in presentation, it made up for in flavor. The nice, thick crust was buttery and flaky. I'd buy Marie Callender's crust again, especially for a one-crust pie. Although it ...

No matter how many pies you make in a lifetime, there’s one task that always feels strangely daunting – making the pie crust. Whether you want to roll out a classic all-butter pie dough for ...

So instead, I'm opting for a refrigerated or frozen pie crust that I can simply place in a pie tin, fill, and bake. Or I might buy some handmade all-butter crusts from a local co-op or bakery.

Now, what happens if you buy the wrong type of pie crust? Well, fret not. There are simple ways to elevate store-brought pie ...

This ensures a thoroughly cooked crust. Nowadays, you can buy pie weights, designed for blind baking. I keep a small jar of dried beans exclusively for baking, and I use them again and again.