PanSpanLongaberger Pie Plate
Should you choose the Longaberger pie plate or a modern ceramic dish for your baking and serving needs?
If you’re adding to a Longaberger pottery collection or want Grandma Bonnie’s pink piece on the holiday table, the Longaberger plate is the clear choice. For a dish I’d use regularly for deep-dish pies, I’d take the Lareina pair: it keeps to a 9-inch size while offering more room for hearty fillings. The other modern dishes suit larger pies or extra baking capacity, but none is a guaranteed fit for a wooden pie basket. Measure the basket before choosing a replacement.
#1 · Longaberger
Longaberger LTD ED Horizon of Hope Pink Grandma Bonnie's Pie Plate
Choose this if the Longaberger name, pink color and Grandma Bonnie design are the point; it is the only Longaberger piece here. Its stated 9-inch measurement is inside the rim, so check the basket fit separately.
#2 · Lareina
Lareina 53oz, Deep Dish Pie Pan, 9 Inch, Ceramic, Red, Set of 2 | Fluted Pie Dish, For Apple, Quiche, Pecan, Pot Pies, Round Pie Plate
This is my practical pick for regular 9-inch deep-dish baking: the pair gives you two dishes, and each is designed for generous sweet or savory fillings. It also accommodates a store-bought 9-inch crust.
#3 · Peohud
Peohud 2 Pack Ceramic Pie Pans, 10 Inch Deep Fluted Pie Plate, 54 Ounce Round Baking Dish for Quiche, Apple Pecan Pie, Pot Pie, Blue
Choose these when you want a roomier dish for generously filled pies and a matching pair for baking or serving. Their larger inside measurement makes them a less certain choice for a snug-fitting pie basket.
#4 · MALACASA
MALACASA Ceramic Pie Pan Set of 2-9 inch Pie Plate, Quiche Baking Dish | 42 oz Pie Dish, Deep Dish Scratch-Resistant Perfect for Apple Pie, Pot Pie, Quiche, Tart, Stackable, Series TARA
This pair suits bakers who want two 9-inch dishes with a more modest stated capacity and a stackable shape. Pick it for quiches and standard pies rather than the fullest, tallest fillings.
#5 · LE TAUCI
LE TAUCI Ceramic Pie Pans for Baking, 11 Inches Deep Dish Pie Plate for Apple Pie, Pot Pie, 48 Ounce Baking Dish with Ruffled Edge, Set of 2, White
Choose this pair when you want a wider 11-inch dish for large pies, quiches or pot pies, rather than a close match for a 9-inch Longaberger plate. Its fluted edge is handy for shaping crust, and its stated oven-safe limit is 482°F.
Is matching your pottery or basket the priority?
For the matching pink Longaberger piece, choose Grandma Bonnie’s plate. For a basket insert, don’t rely on the rim measurement alone: measure the basket’s inside opening and the surface that supports the dish, then compare those with the plate’s widest point and base. If a replacement must fit precisely, buy only after those measurements line up.
Do you want a classic pie or a very deep filling?
For a familiar 9-inch crust and generous fillings, I’d choose the Lareina pair. For a larger-feeling pie with the most stated capacity among these options, choose Peohud. The 11-inch LE TAUCI makes sense when a broader dish is more useful than matching a traditional 9-inch plate.
Will the dish move between freezer and oven?
For that routine, favor a dish explicitly made for both freezer and oven use, such as the Lareina or LE TAUCI, and still avoid a sudden temperature change. Move a frozen dish through the refrigerator rather than putting it straight into a hot oven; ceramic can crack from thermal shock even when it is intended for freezer use.
How they compare
Which one is yours
Longaberger: You want the specific pink Longaberger Grandma Bonnie plate for a collection or serving table.
Lareina: You want a pair of 9-inch deep dishes for regular baking and generous fillings.
Peohud: You want the roomiest stated capacity here and don’t need an exact basket match.
MALACASA: You want two stackable 9-inch dishes for standard pies and quiches.
LE TAUCI: You prefer an 11-inch dish and want an explicitly stated oven limit.
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The Ove Glove - Superior Heat & Flame Hand Protection - Pack of 2 Oven Mitts
Oven mitts make it easier to grip and carry a hot, heavy ceramic pie dish safely.
Geesta 2/3/4-Tier Upgraded Collapsible Cooling Rack with Adjustable 3 Setting Design Stackable Roasting Cooking Drying Wire Cooling Rack for Cookies Baking Gifts for Women
A cooling rack lets air circulate around a freshly baked pie while it rests.
KitchenAid Albany Kitchen Towel 4-Pack Set, Milkshake Tan/White, 16"x26"
Keep a dry kitchen towel nearby to steady a dish on the table or catch crumbs during serving.
MR.SIGA Non-Scratch Cellulose Scrub Sponge, Dual-Sided Dish Sponge, 12 Pack | Dishwashing sponge for non stick cookware, scratch free dish sponges, kitchen sponges, cellulose sponges, sponges for dishes
A non-scratch sponge is a useful choice for cleaning glazed ceramic without reaching for an abrasive scrubber.
Questions buyers ask
What are the Longaberger pie plate’s base diameter and depth?
The 9-inch figure is measured inside the rim, so it doesn’t tell you the base diameter or depth. For a basket fit, measure the basket’s support area and opening rather than assuming the rim measurement tells you the full footprint.
Is this Longaberger plate safe for a 400-degree oven?
Vitrified pottery alone doesn’t establish a safe oven temperature. Use the plate for baking only if you have reliable guidance for that specific piece; otherwise, choose one of the modern dishes with an explicit oven-safety statement.
How can I tell whether an older ceramic pie plate has a lead-safe glaze?
Color and appearance can’t establish whether a glaze is lead-safe. Home test kits can be a screening step but are not a definitive answer; if you can’t confirm the piece’s food-use safety, use it decoratively and bake in a dish intended for food use.
Can a ceramic pie dish go straight from the freezer to a hot oven?
Avoid that sudden temperature jump: it can cause thermal shock and crack ceramic. Even with a freezer-safe dish, follow its use guidance and let it warm gradually rather than moving it directly from frozen to a preheated oven.
Which dish is best for a very deep apple or pot pie?
The Peohud pair has the largest stated capacity here, at about 54 ounces per pan, with an inside measurement of 9.7 inches wide and 2.6 inches deep. For a 9-inch crust and a slightly smaller stated capacity, the Lareina pair is a sensible alternative.
How do I stop a pie plate sliding around inside a wooden pie basket?
If it still has a little play after checking the fit, use a snug, food-safe liner or folded cloth for serving and carrying; don’t use a loose insert while the dish is hot.