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KCBB Features: -Pie funnel.-Material: Ceramic.-Secret and traditional ingredient when baking perfect pies.-Funnel allows steam to escape whilst the pie is baking, keeping pie crusts crisp and avoiding soggy pastry.-Prevents pies from bubbling over.-Simply place in the centre of the pie and allow the beak to pop through the pastry.-Dishwasher safe.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Eleni
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Four and twenty blackbirds,
Baked in a pie.
When the pie was opened,
The birds began to sing;
Wasn't that a dainty dish,
To set before the king?
This little (10 cm) ceramic pie bird looks so pretty and it is such a great idea for a gift; I bought one for myself and one for a friend who loves to bake pies.
The way it works is very simple; it is placed inside the center of the pie, before baking and it works as a steam vent and also keeps the top pastry crust in place, preventing it from sagging in the middle. So, not only does the shape of the pie look great, but also an adorable little blackbird peeps through the crust, as if ready to sing. Also, this lovely bird is dishwasher safe, it has a 12 months guarantee, and the box includes excellent instructions in English and in other languages.
This excellent kitchen gadget is not a new invention, its history goes back to the 16th century and it was widely used in Victorian times. I love using old fashion 'historical' household items, especially when they work so well, and this bird is one of my favorites.
Baked in a pie.
When the pie was opened,
The birds began to sing;
Wasn't that a dainty dish,
To set before the king?
This little (10 cm) ceramic pie bird looks so pretty and it is such a great idea for a gift; I bought one for myself and one for a friend who loves to bake pies.
The way it works is very simple; it is placed inside the center of the pie, before baking and it works as a steam vent and also keeps the top pastry crust in place, preventing it from sagging in the middle. So, not only does the shape of the pie look great, but also an adorable little blackbird peeps through the crust, as if ready to sing. Also, this lovely bird is dishwasher safe, it has a 12 months guarantee, and the box includes excellent instructions in English and in other languages.
This excellent kitchen gadget is not a new invention, its history goes back to the 16th century and it was widely used in Victorian times. I love using old fashion 'historical' household items, especially when they work so well, and this bird is one of my favorites.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By louise 11
Despite the fact that my husband found it hilarious I should buy such a thing as a pie funnel (never mind one that looked like a blackbird) I have been proved right! Every time I did a home made pie they always sank in the middle which then left either the filling overcooked or the pastry overcooked so I thought I'd try one of these. Glad to say that although it might seem a bit naff, they are brilliant and they actually work. The funnel sits in the centre of the bottom of a pie dish, the filling goes around it and the pastry on top with a small hole cut out for the blackbird's head to pop through. I think the gist is that the hole in the funnel allows steam out to prevent the pastry becoming soggy which gives a crusty pastry lid. They are a bit awkward to clean but well worth it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By sandy
Kitchen Craft Ceramic Blackbird Pie Funnel
This is one of those items that I've thought about buying for a few years and never got around to. Glad I did. It eliminates the soggy bit of pastry in the middle that I used to get from the filling steaming when baking a pie. I wash it by hand.
This is one of those items that I've thought about buying for a few years and never got around to. Glad I did. It eliminates the soggy bit of pastry in the middle that I used to get from the filling steaming when baking a pie. I wash it by hand.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By floots
Astonishing value! Great service too to get this little gizmo here promptly. My winter pies will be all the better now.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By C Spratt
Amazon Verified Purchase
Does what it is made for good just what I wanted to make my pies but no blackbirds in them!!!!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sue ryan
After a friend bought me some, these were a present to another friend. She, like me loves them, great pastry every time. Easy to clean and worth every penny.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
good fun object , works great, nice ornament on the Rayburn as well. Price was fine , packaged ok.
Kids like it
Kids like it
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By BUSYMUM
Amazon Verified Purchase
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BLACKBIRD.
IT DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT IS MEANT TO DO.
PIES ARE WELL RISEN AND COOKED.
MY DAUGHTER CANNOT WAIT FOR THE PIE TO BE READY
TO SEE THE BLACKBIRDS HEAD APPER THROUGH THE PASTRY.
LOVELY LITTLE NOVELTY FOR BAKING WITH.
ABSOLUTE THRILL FOR THE KIDS.
IT DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT IS MEANT TO DO.
PIES ARE WELL RISEN AND COOKED.
MY DAUGHTER CANNOT WAIT FOR THE PIE TO BE READY
TO SEE THE BLACKBIRDS HEAD APPER THROUGH THE PASTRY.
LOVELY LITTLE NOVELTY FOR BAKING WITH.
ABSOLUTE THRILL FOR THE KIDS.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
The funnel arrived very quickly. It is the perfect kitchen item for when my husband makes his lovely home made pies.
Published 1 month ago by Mumsywumsy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blackbird
This pie funnel does what it says, simply place him in the centre of your pie dish, put your pie filling around, make a slit for his little head, and off you go. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. M. Hansen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bird is the Word!
I remember my nan having one of these birdies for her pies!
Mine now amuses my granddaughter & works a "tweet" at ensuring my pies don't have soggy bottoms : )
Mine now amuses my granddaughter & works a "tweet" at ensuring my pies don't have soggy bottoms : )
Published 3 months ago by Winwooda
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love my little blackbird
This pie funnel does what it says - you place him in the centre of your pie dish, put your pie filling around, make a slit for his little head, and off you go He gets a good wash... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Susan Nutt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Very useful tool that you never knew you needed!
Great for all the pie lovers out there.
Very economical too!
Great for all the pie lovers out there.
Very economical too!
Published 5 months ago by Tracy Pope
3.0 out of 5 stars
Blackbird
Very very very very very very (enough words now!) disappointed - the blackbird doesn't sing when the pie is cooked!
Published 6 months ago by Petdom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Early bird
The item arrived very promptly and was as described. Tried it out in a blueberry pie and it was spot on the bird .Good dry crust and no blow out the sides.
Published 9 months ago by Dellboy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kitchen Craft Ceramic Blackbird Pie Funnel
I bought this in conjunction with the Hairy Bikers pie book and a pie dish. I haven't used it yet but it is a good size and nicely designed.
Published 12 months ago by J. burnham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blackbird pie funnel
Just what I ordered and as it was a gift I cannot say more.
Am waiting to sample something made using this pie funnel.
Am waiting to sample something made using this pie funnel.
Published 16 months ago by sue
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