Pie crust protector for protecting the outer edge of a pie crust during baking

A pie crust protector, comprising:

• an annular section;
• a first flange segment and a second flange segment, wherein said first flange segment and said second flange segment extend inward from said annular section, wherein said first flange segment indicates an upper lip and said second flange segment indicates a lower lip, wherein said first flange segment and said second flange segment form a receiving section, and wherein each of said first flange segment and said second flange segment comprises first grooves and first cut sections;
• a locking member, wherein said locking member extends upwards from the surface of said first flange segment;
• and
• a C-cross member, wherein said C-cross member extends from a distal end of said annular section, wherein said C-cross member comprises second grooves,
• wherein said receiving section receives a pie such that said first flange segment and said second flange segment hold said pie in place,
• wherein said C-cross member extends over the other end of said annular section, and wherein locking member inserts and locks in said second grooves such that said annular section and said C-cross member circumferentially fit around said pie.