PanSpanEnamel Pie Dish
Which enamel pie dish should I choose for homemade pies, crisp crusts, and holiday serving?
For a classic family pie, I’d choose the Golden Rabbit: its 10-inch diameter and 1.75-inch depth give you more room for generous fillings than a shallow pie plate. Crow Canyon is the lighter, easy-to-clean choice for everyday baking and serving, while the larger Yiyiring suits cooks who want extra depth and a decorative look. Enamelware is a good fit when you want to avoid fragile glass or ceramic, and its metal core can help the bottom crust brown; a preheated baking sheet is a useful extra safeguard against a soggy bottom.
#1 · Golden Rabbit
Golden Rabbit Enamelware Pie Pan Plate, 10 inch, Cobalt Swirl
Choose this for a full-size holiday pie with a generous filling: the 10-inch pan is 1.75 inches deep, and its stainless steel rim is a practical touch for a dish you’ll move between oven and table.
#2 · Crow Canyon Home
Crow Canyon Home Enamelware Pie Plate, 10 inch, Blue/White Splatter
Pick this for lighter everyday use and a cheerful blue-and-white table setting. Its stated 30-ounce capacity and 1.25-inch height suit shallower pies better than a tall, heavily filled apple pie.
#3 · Yiyiring
11 Inch Enamel Pie Pan, Vintage Floral Fall Baking Dish, Retro Style | Non-stick Oven Dishwasher Safe for Turkey Pizza Desserts, Wedding Gift for Wife Mother Bride, Decorative Floral Design
Choose this if you want an 11-inch, deeper dish with molded-in handles and a vintage floral design. It’s the decorative, extra-roomy option for larger bakes and serving at the table.
#4 · Falcon Enamelware
Falcon 20cm Round Pie Dish White - 46520
This compact 20cm round dish is for smaller bakes, shepherd’s pies, meat pies, or puddings rather than a large family-sized fruit pie. Its plain white finish with blue trim keeps the presentation simple.
#5 · Falcon
6 X Falcon 16cm Oblong Pie Dish - Enamel
Choose this set of six oblong dishes for individual portions, small pies, or serving different fillings at once. The portion-friendly shape is more useful for small servings than for one traditional round pie.
Do you want a deep dish for a generous apple pie?
Go with the Golden Rabbit for a full-size pie with a deeper filling; its stated depth is 1.75 inches. The Yiyiring is deeper still at 2.5 inches and wider, so choose it when extra room and its decorative design matter more than a classic pie-plate look. Crow Canyon is a better match for shallower pies.
Is a lighter plate or a sturdier-feeling pan more important?
Crow Canyon is the lighter choice at 1.1 pounds, and its shatterproof, easy-clean design makes it appealing for frequent family use. The Golden Rabbit weighs 1.8 pounds and has a stainless steel rim, which I’d favor for a deeper pie and a more substantial serving dish. Either way, avoid knocking enamelware against hard surfaces.
Are you baking one large pie or serving individual portions?
For one standard round pie, take the Golden Rabbit or Crow Canyon, depending on how deep you want the filling. The 20cm Falcon is a smaller round option, while the six oblong Falcon dishes make more sense for portioned pies or savory bakes. Don’t expect the oblong set to replace a full-size round pie plate.
How do you get a crisp bottom crust and protect the enamel?
Enamelware’s metal core conducts heat readily, which can help with browning, but oven placement and filling moisture still matter. Set the dish on a preheated baking sheet when you’re concerned about a soggy bottom, and keep an eye on the crust as it bakes. For serving and cleanup, use a non-metal pie server and a non-scratch sponge; sharp metal tools and hard knocks can chip enamel.
How they compare
Which one is yours
Golden Rabbit: You want one versatile, deep 10-inch dish for filled pies and holiday serving.
Crow Canyon Home: You want a lighter, colorful plate for shallower pies and everyday use.
Yiyiring: You want the widest, deepest option here, with handles and a decorative vintage look.
Falcon Enamelware: You usually bake smaller round pies, shepherd’s pies, meat pies, or puddings.
Falcon: You want six oblong dishes for individual portions rather than one large pie.
You will also want
A couple of simple kitchen extras make pie day easier: protect your hands when moving a hot dish, and use gentle tools that won’t scratch the enamel.
Hovico Silicone Oven Mitts, Heat Resistant 500F Kitchen Mitts 2PCS, 11.6" BPA-Free Soft Baking Gloves, Non-Slip Grip Oven Gloves with Soft Cotton Lining for Kitchen Cooking Baking BBQ - Black
Oven mitts give you a secure way to move a hot pie dish from the oven to the table.
360 Count 12"x 16" Heavy Duty Parchment Paper Sheets for Baking | No-Stick & No-Leak Unbleached Baking Paper, Pre-cut Half Parchment Paper Sheets for Oven, Air Fryer, Microwave
Parchment sheets are handy for lining a baking sheet beneath the pie dish to catch fruit drips and make cleanup easier.
Non-slip Silicone Pastry Baking Mat 28''x 20'' Extra Large for Pastry Bread | Non-Stick Mat with Measurements, Counter Dough Rolling Oven Liner Fondant Pie Crust Sourdough Supplies Household Baking Gift
A pastry mat gives you a roomy, non-stick surface for rolling pie dough before transferring it to the dish.
HOMEXCEL Sponges Kitchen 24 Pack, Non Scratch Scrub Dish Sponge, S- Blue | Dual Sided Cleaning Sponges for Washing Dishes & Non-Stick Cookware, Cellulose Sponge for Sink, Kitchen, Bathroom, Household
Non-scratch sponges help clean baked-on filling without using an abrasive scrubber on the enamel.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Crow Canyon enamel pie plate deep dish?
It’s better suited to a shallower pie: its stated capacity is 30 ounces and its height is 1.25 inches. For a deeper apple pie, choose the Golden Rabbit or the 11-inch Yiyiring instead.
Which is better, Falcon or Crow Canyon?
For a full-size, shallow round pie, Crow Canyon is the more practical choice; the Falcon 20cm dish is compact and better suited to smaller bakes. The six oblong Falcon dishes serve a different purpose: individual portions rather than one family pie.
What is the best deep enamel pie dish for Thanksgiving?
For a traditional 10-inch Thanksgiving pie, choose the Golden Rabbit; its dishwasher-safe finish also makes post-meal cleanup easier.
Will an enamel pie dish help prevent a soggy bottom?
It can help: the metal core conducts heat readily and can encourage browning. For more reliable bottom-crust browning, place the dish on a preheated baking sheet and avoid an overly wet filling.
How do I keep enamel from chipping or staining?
Use a non-metal pie server instead of cutting or serving with a sharp metal utensil, and avoid banging the rim against hard surfaces. For stuck-on fruit juices, soak the dish and clean it with a non-scratch sponge rather than an abrasive scrubber.
Can I put an enamel pie dish in the microwave?
Don’t assume enamelware is microwave-safe. Crow Canyon and Golden Rabbit are specifically not intended for microwave use, so use an oven for baking and check each dish’s use guidance before microwaving.