PanSpanPyrex Pie Dish
Which glass pie dish should I choose for baking pies and quiches and checking that the bottom crust is golden?
For a straightforward pie plate that lets you watch the crust, I’d choose the Pyrex 9-inch dish: it suits sweet pies, savory pies and quiches, and it’s dishwasher-safe. If I were baking two pies for a holiday meal, I’d take the Anchor Hocking pair; if I wanted a lid for carrying or storing a pie, I’d choose the OXO. The details that matter most are the fit for your usual crust, how you’ll handle the hot dish and whether you need to transport it.
#1 · Pyrex
Pyrex 209 9-in (23 cm) Glass Pie Plate Dish - Made in USA | Baking | Dessert Recipes | Quiche | Tart | Clear Finish | Round Shape | Easy Cleanup | Microwave | Refrigerator | Oven Use
This is the simple, versatile pick for someone who wants one clear 9-inch pie plate for dessert pies, quiches and savory pies. The see-through glass makes it easier to check browning underneath, and it is dishwasher-safe.
#2 · OXO
OXO Good Grips Glass Pie Plate | 9 in, Includes Leakproof Lid, Glass, Freezer-to-Oven Safe, Pies & Quiches, Dishwasher Safe, Microwave Safe
Choose the OXO if a lid and a more comfortable rim to grip matter as much as baking. It’s a 9-inch borosilicate glass plate with a leakproof lid, useful for storing or transporting a pie; remove the lid for baking.
#3 · Anchor Hocking
Anchor Hocking 2 Pack 9.5 Inch Glass Pie Plates – Classic Bakeware for Pies, Quiches, and Tarts – Oven Safe, Dishwasher Safe, Made in USA
This is the practical choice for a family that often bakes more than one pie, quiche or tart at a time. You get two 9.5-inch glass plates, and both are oven-, microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
Do you want one standard pie plate or two for baking in batches?
For a single everyday dish, take the Pyrex 9-inch plate. Its size is a familiar fit for many pie recipes, and the clear glass helps you keep an eye on the bottom crust. If holiday baking or dinner for a crowd means you regularly need two dishes, the Anchor Hocking pair is the more useful choice. Its plates are 9.5 inches, so check the recipe and crust size when switching from a smaller dish.
Will you need to carry or store the pie in its dish?
The OXO is the clear choice when a lid will save you from transferring a baked pie into another container. Its generous rim is designed for a comfortable grip, but it is still a pie plate rather than a handled carrier, so use oven mitts to lift it and support the base while carrying. If you’re serving at home or already have a separate carrier, the Pyrex or Anchor Hocking pair is the better fit.
How do you avoid a soggy bottom without risking glass breakage?
A clear glass plate lets you look for browning, but it doesn’t prevent a soggy crust by itself: use a well-preheated oven and bake until the base looks properly browned. Glass can break after a sudden temperature change, a hard knock or use when chipped, so don’t move a cold dish straight into a hot oven or set a hot one on a cold, wet surface. For the most straightforward all-round choice, I’d take the Pyrex and handle it with dry mitts.
How they compare
Which one is yours
Pyrex: Choose it for one dependable, clear 9-inch plate for pies, quiches and checking crust browning.
OXO: Choose it when the included leakproof lid, comfortable rim and borosilicate glass are the features you’ll use most.
Anchor Hocking: Choose the pair when you bake for a family or host often enough to use two 9.5-inch plates.
You will also want
A sturdy pair of oven mitts is the useful extra here: glass pie plates get hot, and a secure, dry grip matters when lifting one from the oven.
Oven Mitts and Pan Racks 4-Piece Set, Extended Kitchen Oven Mitts and Pan Racks, Heat Resistant 500 °F, Silicone Non-Slip Surface for Baking and Cooking (Black)
These oven mitts give you a heat-resistant, non-slip grip for lifting a hot glass pie plate.
Questions buyers ask
Why can a glass pie dish shatter?
Glass can crack or break after a sudden temperature change, an impact or damage such as a chip. A dish can also be exposed to uneven heating or cooling, so treat it as breakable bakeware rather than shatter-proof.
How do I prevent a glass pie dish from shattering?
Never pour cold liquid into hot glass, and avoid using the dish on a stovetop or under direct flame; follow its care instructions.
Is borosilicate glass better than soda-lime glass for a pie dish?
Borosilicate glass generally handles temperature changes better than ordinary soda-lime glass, but neither type is shatter-proof. This OXO plate is borosilicate; the Pyrex is identified as clear glass and the Anchor Hocking plates as tempered glass, so don’t assume every pie plate with a familiar brand name uses the same glass.
Are glass pie plates safe to use in the oven?
These three dishes are intended for oven baking, but safe handling still matters: avoid thermal shock, impacts and damaged glass. Follow the care instructions for the dish, and use oven mitts to lift it.
Which glass pie plate has a lid and handles?
The OXO includes a leakproof lid and has a generous rim for gripping, but it does not have handles. The Pyrex has no included lid; use a separate pie carrier for any dish you need to transport.
Will a standard rolled pie crust fit these dishes?
The Pyrex and OXO are 9-inch plates, while the Anchor Hocking dishes are 9.5 inches. Check the diameter of your rolled dough against the dish and leave enough overhang to tuck and crimp the edge.