10 Ways to Make Your Pie Look Like a Pro’s | Bite Size

Be sure to watch our four-episode Bake It Up A Notch Pie Spectcular, too!

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:51 The Finger Crimp
00:02:25 The Rope Crimp
00:03:20 The Finger Scallop
00:04:29 The Knife Crimp
00:05:11 The Spoon Scallop
00:06:06 The Fork & Crimp
00:07:13 The Fork Chevron
00:07:59 The Epi Crimp
00:08:58 The Checkerboard Crimp
00:09:56 The Pearl Crimp
00:10:54 Because You Asked...

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[charlie]

As a lefty, it's suuuper nice when you specify "dominant" and "non-dominant" hand. Thank you!

[galb]

How can one person can be a top level pro pastry chef, an incredible teacher and also great at youtube?

[Justin-TPG]

What I really wanted to see at the end of this was how they look baked. I can imagine, but seeing them ready to eat is far more appetising.

[kyleholliday]

Yes I have been waiting for more episodes with Erin she is the only reason I watch food52

[sundawg]

These vids relax me. I am not a big baker but I love the vibe and positive energy Erin brings. She is so smart and passionate. Enjoy watching.

[jaq_granda]

never not an amazing video when erin is involved!

[DougPettey-ygdq]

Knowledge is power! Enthusiasm is fuel! Accessibility is crucial! Thank you for all three.

[joeywd]

Always makes me smile and brightens my day when I see an email from Erin Food 52 in my email. I know I am going to learn something awesome and I will be able to use what I learn. Love these decorative pie crust ideas. Thank you Erin, you ROCK GIRL! : )

[teehee]

I absolutely love the positive energy that Erin has! Also, a macaron episode of bake it up a notch would be amazing because I've always been intimidated by them.

[carolynbaron]

I’ve been baking pies for decades and am so grateful to learn these crimping tips! They’re just gorgeous. Erin’s videos really brighten my day, so I’ve subscribed and look forward to seeing her regularly.

[cindyglass]

ERIN, You are such a SWEET HEART !! ... Just love your Personality, Positivity & Admire your Passion for Baking - specifically "All things Pie" : ) Amazzzing episode btw ! ... I only knew of "3" of these techniques & now I know of "10" ... My new Fav is the PEARL : ) Thank-you !! I have also improved my Pie Crust taste (ie) flakiness - All b/c of You ! Take Care & All the Best ! : )

[mc]

I am not sure if I want Erin to teach me this stuff or I just want her to make them for me! But I LOVE watching these videos! She is a great teacher!

[rveil]

I loved this video! The best part of the video technique is that you start each pie with a close-up of the crimping, and then you move on to the explanation. It's so much clearer to me to see what we're trying to achieve before you start the explanation. It's strawberry-rhubarb season, and I've got a lot of 5" pies to make for friends and neighbors. All these different ideas will keep me from getting bored. Though I have ceramic pie weights, for the "Pearl Crimp, " I'll use the stylus pen from my iPad. I have no hope of being able to hang on to one small pie weight, but the 6"-long stylus will be easy for me to handle.

[idasvensson]

I would love to see Erin teach us all about yeasted doughnuts! :D

[pattiewheeler]

I'm not even a baker, but I can watch and rewatch Erin's videos. Maybe some day... :-)

[donaharrisburg]

I’m always thrilled when you give presentations, instructions etc. I love watching your vids. you are so informative. Happy Easter to you and yours. Ty for everything. 😊😊💫💫💫💫💫. Watching now.

[debrariley]

We had a sit com in the 1970’s about a father and son called Stepoe & Son. He used his false teeth to crimp the edge of a !....I think I have only seen it once but remains with me every time I crimp a pie.... (NOT EVER using false teeth). Another lovely episode... thank you.

[granadosng]

I'm here for Erin, Rick and Sohla 😊 gotta love them 🥰

[dianethompson]

Just bought the pie cookbook so I can bake more of your pie recipes!

[Laurelswartz]

WOW! Thank you soooo much. You explain and demonstrate everything slowly and carefully.