But when I cut them out of the pan, the top crust always cracks and tears.

Sprinkle the top crust with a small amount of sugar.

The top crust was burned and the fish dry.

This top crust should be lifted off and the cheese served with a spoon.

No butter needs to "dot" the filling or the top crust, either.

One possibility is to make an apple cobbler with just a top crust.

Cut a small vent hole in the center of the top crust.

With a sharp knife make 8 small cuts in the top crusts.

Bake about 25 minutes, until top crust is firm and golden.

It is usually made as a large tart in an open pie shell without a top crust.