Healthy Eating 101 Healthy Cooking How-Tos How to Crimp or Flute Pie Crust Learn the secrets to making beautiful and healthy pie crusts. By Stacy Fraser and Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 13, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Pictured Recipe: Whole-Wheat Pie Crust Whether you opt for a sweet, fruity pie like Strawberry-Rhubarb Frangipane Tart or a savory classic like Tomato Pie, there's nothing better than a slice of pie. Not only are the options for filling endless, but so are the crusts and the designs you can make with them. Learn how to crimp or flute pie crust for a show-stopping dessert or savory dish that will have everyone clamoring for a second slice. How to Crimp Pie Crust Jennifer Causey Use a fork to crimp the edge and achieve even lines. Be sure not to press too hard on the crust or else you risk tearing through the dough. A crimped edge adds a nice visual element to any pie. Try recipes like Honey-Sweetened Cherry Pie or Chocolate Chess Pie, which feature a crimped pie crust. How to Flute Pie Crust Jennifer Causey Use two hands to pinch ("flute") the edge of the crust: push your thumb from one hand in between the thumb and index finger of the opposite. Or use one hand to pinch ("flute") the edge of the crust between your thumb and the side of your index finger. Either method will achieve a stunning crust. Try recipes like Maple-Ginger Apple Pie or Purple Sweet Potato Pie, which feature a fluted pie crust. Healthy Pie Crust Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit