Pyrex Easy Grab 9.5" Glass Pie Plate, 2 Pack

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The size of the pans, including the true diameter of the pan as well as the depth and overall volume.

Pies, both sweet and savory, are usually served in the pan they were baked in. That’s why looks matter more for pie pans than for other baking pans. Many manufacturers offer different color options and attractive designs. The final products were admittedly very cute, and fun to share. Three pie plates use about the same amount of filling as one full-sized pie, so all six pie plates would equal about two full-sized pies. Each mini pie served two people who really like pie, but we imagine it could also serve three to four people who just want a bite of pie.

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Pie pans come in ceramic, glass, metal, steel, cast iron, and porcelain. Each material has its pros and cons. Ceramic pans are well-insulated, hold the heat, and the pies bake and brown evenly. A glass pan lets you monitor the crust while baking so you don’t overbake or underbake it. Metal pie pans are inexpensive and conduct heat very well but that can lead to a brown crust well before the filling is done. The heavier a metal pan, the less likely it is prone to warping. Jenny Kellerhals is our resident pastry and baking expert who tested our pie pan recommendations in her home kitchen. She completed a Baking & Pastry Program at the Art Institute of Philadelphia, and has worked in professional kitchens for over a decade. Do not use Pyrex® glassware on the stovetop (open flame, electric burner), under the broiler, in a toaster oven, or on a barbecue grill. This type of usage exposes Pyrex® glassware to potentially damaging direct heat sources. Any special features that set the pan apart, including handles, lids, size, transparency, or aesthetic design.

A little leftover pie is a wonderful thing, but storing the leftovers can be a bit of a challenge, particularly if you’ve made a pie with a tall and fluffy meringue top. This pie plate solves the storage problem neatly with a plastic snap-on lid that will keep the pie safe until the last crumb is gone. The lid has vent holes to release heat in case you have to cover your pie while it's still warm—reducing moisture build-up that could make the crust soggy. Glazed in six different cool tones and finished with attractive fluted edges, these pro-grade porcelain pie plates retain heat for even baking. If the blue tones don't match your kitchen's aesthetic, the set is also available in white. We baked both mini pumpkin pies and apple pies in the pans and found that the crusts cooked just as evenly as the pies we made in full-sized pie plates. It took just as long to par-bake shells in these plates as it does in regular-sized pie plates, but it took slightly less time to bake the filled pies. The pumpkin pie took around seven minutes less than a full-sized version, while the apple pie was about 10 minutes less. When removing Pyrex bakeware from the oven, pay attention to where you place it. Use both hands to move it, and make sure to set the cookware on a dry cloth surface such as a folded towel or potholder. The biggest perk of a glass pie plate is being able to see what’s going on with your crust while it’s baking. Even when the top crust seems nicely golden brown, the bottom crust may need a few more minutes to fully cook, especially with juicy fruit filling in an insulated dish. A glass plate like the Pyrex Easy Grab Pie Plate takes the guesswork out of knowing if your crust is fully cooked.Be sure to read the entire safety and usage instructions accompanying your Pyrex® glassware before use. Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a freelance writer, editor, and former New Yorker based in sunny Panama City Beach, Florida.She still loves her Emile Henry Ruffled Pie Dish. The durability of the pan materials and surfaces, if they were easily marked or damaged when slicing the pies, and the stability of the pans when transporting pies. Always preheat your oven before placing your Pyrex® dish inside it. While the glass is designed for temperatures typically used in baking, it can break when exposed to the direct heat element while the oven is preheating.