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The Le Creuset Stoneware Pie Bird is a 3.25-inch stoneware pie vent that releases steam while baking, preventing boil-overs and keeping bottom crusts crisp.
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Categories : kitchen
SKU : PER-KIT-194
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The Le Creuset Stoneware Pie Bird, 3.25-inch in Cerise, is a classic baker's tool that does one small job beautifully: it vents steam from pie fillings so your crusts bake evenly and your filling doesn't bubble over. Made from premium stoneware and finished in Le Creuset's vibrant glaze, this pie bird is as durable as it is helpful. If you bake fruit pies, custard pies, or savory pot pies, this is the simple upgrade that makes a visible difference.
Place the bird upright in the center of the pie dish before adding filling. Fit the top crust over it so the bird's opening pokes through the pastry—the arched base lets it stand tall while steam rises through the hollow body. During baking, moisture escapes instead of building up under the crust, which helps prevent soggy bottoms and messy boil-overs.
Apple, cherry, blueberry, and other juicy fruit pies are classic candidates, but the pie bird also works wonders in savory pot pies and meat pies. Any double-crust bake that tends to bubble over will bake more reliably with a dedicated steam vent.
Premium stoneware provides excellent heat distribution for even baking and browning
Hollow interior vents steam to prevent boil-overs and soggy crusts
Durable glaze resists scratches, stains, and flavor absorption
Safe from freezer to oven up to 500°F and dishwasher safe
Size: 3.25 inches high
Color: Cerise
Model: Stoneware Pie Bird
Material: Premium stoneware with enamel glaze
Oven Safe: Yes
Product Type: Pie Bird / Pie Funnel
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Temperature Range: -9°F to 500°F (-23°C to 260°C)
Seller: Perfect Pan Shop
MPN: Stoneware Pie Bird
Fruit pies release steam as the filling heats. Without a vent, that steam can lift the crust, cause bubbling over the edges, or leave a gummy layer under the pastry. The Le Creuset Stoneware Pie Bird creates a direct chimney for steam, so your filling thickens properly while the crust bakes up golden and crisp.
Set the bird in the center of the dish before adding the fruit filling. When you lay the top crust over it, the bird will naturally push through the dough. You can make a small slit or let the bird's head pierce the pastry. Brush with egg wash and bake as usual.
The same steam-venting principle works for pot pies, turnovers, or any double-crust bake. Because Le Creuset stoneware holds heat well, the bird also helps maintain an even temperature around the center of the pie.
Place it upright in the center of the pie dish before adding filling. The top crust should be cut or draped so the bird's opening pokes through; steam escapes through the hollow body during baking.
No, but it's especially helpful for juicy fruit pies and pot pies that tend to bubble over or make the bottom crust soggy.
Yes, the Le Creuset pie bird is dishwasher safe, though hand washing helps preserve the glaze.
Classic apple, cherry, blueberry, peach, and other fruit pies as well as savory meat pies and pot pies. It's also handy for custard-style pies to prevent overflow.
Cute and functional.
My pies no longer bubble over. This little bird works.
I was skeptical at first, but it really does its job. The steam escapes through the bird's mouth, so the filling stays put. It also makes the pie look charming. I gave four stars because it's a bit small for deep-dish pies. But for regular pies, it's perfect.
