Crimping pies can be tricky, especially if you don't have a pie crimper handy. To make and easy (and pretty) crimped pie crust, just use your hand.

Applying pressure with this kitchen tool can make pretty ... cut any overfill so that the dough just reaches the edge of you pan. Then you can use that pair of tongs to crimp the edges.

this laurel wreath–inspired pie crimp is surprisingly easy to create and requires no special tools — just a pair of basic scissors. Chapple recommends snipping the crust of the dough at one ...