It all starts with the pie pan. Choose a glass pie plate or metal pie plate with a dull finish (vintage pie pans are a great option). Glass heats up gradually and allows your crust to bake evenly.

There’s a pie for any occasion. Whether you’re bringing a juicy berry pie to a summer picnic, topping pumpkin pie with plenty of whipped cream at Thanksgiving or dishing out a sky-high lemon meringue ...