Placed in the centre of a pie, under the crust, this pie bird vents excess heat and steam from the filling, allowing liquids to reduce (concentrating the flavour and cutting the risk of soggy pastry), and supports the top crust.
Black with yellow beak.
Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
To use the pie bird, line the pie plate with a pastry shell. Place the pie bird into the centre and add the filling around the pie bird. Put a pastry crust on top with a hole for the bird. Pinch the crust around the bird's shoulders allowing the head to stick through the pastry. Follow the directions for baking your pie and serve with the bird in place. Makes a great conversation piece!