This $11 Gadget Makes Burnt Pie Crusts a Thing of the Past

If there’s one thing that people know about my mother, it’s that she’s a baker extraordinaire. From decadent homemade cinnamon buns and luscious lemon bars to the most delectable cookies and showstopping cakes that would earn her a Hollywood Handshake (IFKYK), she’s truly a baking rockstar. Now while my skills pale in comparison to hers, I have picked up a thing or two over the years and consider myself a promising baker with what feels like a secret handbook of tips that make it seem easier than it is.

One treat my mom constantly makes is pie, and as a baker who swears by making her own crust, she has perfected the recipe, baking time, and method. One of her biggest tips? A not-so-secret hack of wrapping foil around the edge to ensure a perfectly tanned crust that’s never burned. Now while a solid tip, in the scheme of things, it can get wasteful when you think about how much aluminum foil you end up using (especially during the fall baking season). Luckily, I found a smart, reusable solution that’s sure to change the way you (and my mother) bakes: the Talisman Designs Baking Pie Crust Shield.

The idea of the Talisman Designs Baking Pie Crust Shield is simple: a reusable silicone shield that wraps around the crust of your pie, preventing burning and saving you tons of aluminium foil. The genius of this tool comes in the design. Made from BPA-free, food-grade silicone, this pie crust cover is not only flexible, it’s adjustable (you can adjust the diameter from 8 to 11.5 inches by sliding the lock into the notch as needed.) The best part? When you’re done using it, simply toss it in the top rack of the dishwasher. What’s not to love!?

Average rating: 4.4/5

“Of all the kitchen gadgets I have purchased over the years, this is one I wish I had purchased years ago. I have been baking pies for years, and always fumbled around trying to fit foil around the pie to keep the crust from getting too brown. This silicone cover is so easy to use and stays in place. I absolutely LOVE it. Highly recommend!”

“This really works. I’ve never had a pie crust shield that worked like this one does. Put it on when the pie goes in the oven adjusting to the size of the pie which is so easy to do and take it off when the pie is done. No more burnt crust edges. Finally my whole pie looks perfect.”

“This so beats wrestling with foil around the pie crust edge to keep from over browning and adjusts to various sizes. It’s a no-brained, buy it!”

The Talisman Designs Making Pie Crust Shield comes in at just $10.99, making it one of the most affordable baking investments around, especially for the dedicated pie lovers out there. So say goodbye to wasteful aluminum foil and burnt crusts, and pick up this ingenious find. By the way, it also makes a great gift for the baker in your life! (Mom, I really hope you don’t read this before Christmas).

Buy: Talisman Designs Baking Pie Crust Shield, $10.99