Pie weights perform the necessary function of weighing down an empty pie crust while it parbakes, helping the pie shell keep its shape. They also prevent air pockets from forming and encourage the crust to crisp (no soggy bottoms here).
Jun 29, 2023
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Jul 15, 2023 · I want to make a blueberry pie but no stores around me have pie weights and looking online there also expensive so umm what's an alternative ...