Want to bake a pie?
You’ll need a pie plate for that!
Here are the pie dishes we recommend, from glass to ceramic and metal.
Great in all seasons and in all weather, no one turns down a homemade pie!
And what’s one thing every pie needs?A pie plate.But what kind?
Here’s a quick primer on pie plate materials and a few we love and recommend.
Each material has its pros and cons, and some are better for certain kinds of pies over others.
Glass Pie Plates
Glass has long been a go-to pie plate material.
Most ceramic pie dishes can go right from the freezer to ovenandbe put under the broiler.
Thecons?Ceramic pie dishes are thicker and heavier, which means pies often take longer to cook.
Ceramic can also break, but it’s much less susceptible to shattering than glass.
It’s made in France, shatter- and scratch-resistant, durable, and (yay!)
Sur la table
able to withstand extreme temperature changes without cracking.
It’s everything we love about glass pie plates, but with a little more peace of mind.
It also looks fantastic on the table.
Emile Henry
We love it for fruit pies!
Plus, it just looks prettier than the more standard glass pie pans."
reports of it shattering unexpectedly have given us pause.
USA Pan
Without those concerns, it’d be a top pick for sure.
It’s a no-frills, affordable workhorse that creates nicely-baked pies.
Buy it:Pyrex 9" Glass Pie Plate, pack of two, $20 from Amazon
