To help alleviate concerns with glass bakeware (see above), but still looking for all the terrific benefits of glass pie plate, our top glass pick is this borosilicate glass pie plate from Ôcuisine. It’s made in France, shatter- and scratch-resistant, durable, and (yay!) 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. Note: While it’s listed as being nine inches, it is slightly smaller in real life, so some adjustments may be needed. Buy it: Ôcuisine Borosilicate Glass Pie Plate, $15 from Sur la table This gorgeous Emile Henry pie plate bakes and browns evenly, comes in seven different colors, and is oven-, broiler-, and microwave-safe. It also looks fantastic on the table. We love it for fruit pies! Megan says this: “I’ve had my Emile Henry pie plate for years, and it retains a really even heat, so my crust is always perfect! Plus, it just looks prettier than the more standard glass pie pans.” USA Pan makes some of our favorite bakeware (including this loaf pan), so it’s no surprise we love their pie plate, too. It’s made of aluminized steel, which offers the best of both worlds: the strength of steel and the heat conductivity of aluminum. The ridged bottom lets air circulate so you won’t end up with soggy, pale crusts, and it’s also a breeze to clean thanks to the PTFE-, PFOA- and BPA- free silicone coating. Many of us have used the Pyrex Basics nine-inch glass pie plate for years, but recent (and not so recent!) reports of it shattering unexpectedly have given us pause. Without those concerns, it’d be a top pick for sure. It’s a no-frills, affordable workhorse that creates nicely-baked pies. That being said, if you do opt for a tempered or soda glass baking dish like this one from Pyrex, just make sure to follow these safety rules!
