Pyrex Bakeware 2 Quart and 3 Quart Oblong Baking Dishes, Set of 2

Customer Reviews

Works good...not great

2008-07-13
I know Pyrex has a lot of fans and I actually like them myself. Pyrex does have limitations and requires some work-arounds to be truly effective.

First...even and proper browning of pastry crusts requires that the lower crust be precooked. It also requires that the pastry (pies, cobblers, etc.) be moved frequently during baking for even browning. This is simply a fact for this bakeware. I use both gas and electric ovens (both very modern) and must employ adaptive baking techniques when using Pyrex.

Second...Pyrex retains heat at a higher temp, longer than metallic bakeware. Pyrex right out of the oven will stay near baking temp, even on a cooling rack for sometimes 10 minutes. I tried this with an empty dish and tested with a laser thermo gun. Temp out of the oven was 325 degrees and stayed up near 300 degrees for 11 minutes. You have to account and adjust for this. I first noticed this when serving a baked pasta dish. The dish continued to cook and actually bubble long after it was removed from the oven. My supple pasta was badly over-cooked later on. Also notice the obvious and very visible contraction of the bakeware at the edges when cooling.

third....and most important, food sticks to Pyrex like glue to kiddie fingers. The longer food stays in the Pyrex the worse it is. I have tried every viable means to prevent sticking to no avail. I don't use non-stick sprays ( dangerous, flammable and affects flavors) but I have used butter and fat and nothing works. Only food that contain lots of fat fail to stick.

I hate to sound like I'm offering warnings but I am giving what I think is sound advice. While nothing can replace a good set of metallic bakeware, I have to say that there are few things more impressive in the world of visual culinary delights than a properly prepared Cherry pie served in a Pyrex dish. You just gotta adjust cooking and prep methods and practice sound baking techniques.

Beware - explodes! Google "pyrex complaints" and research before buying.

2008-04-30
My wife bought a 9 X 13 Pyrex glass pan several weeks ago to cook lasagna for our dinner party. Took it out of the oven and it exploded like a grenade! Glass shards flew across the kitchen into the dining room. Could easily have blinded her! Google "pyrex complaints" and you'll see there are hundreds of similar instances. We contacted the manufacturer and got offered a new free pan. Thanks anyway, we don't want to dodge glass shrapnel bombs.....

love 'em

2007-12-31
i love these glass pyrex trays. makes cooking simple and presentable. can be stored pretty much everywhere!

Strong but hard to clean

2007-12-27
I've owned these for over a year now. I kind of dread to bake with them since they are hard to clean afterward. Otherwise they are strong and sturdy and functional.

Pyrex dishes

2007-09-17
I loved both Pyrex pans, the 2 quart size is a pefect size, and the 3 quart size is also a good size to bake desserts for family. Order arrived in good time, was well packaged, no breaks or scratches. Enjoy.

Excellent for the price

2007-07-17
11 inch x 7 inch x 1-1/2 inch and 9 inch x 13 inch x 2 inch Rectangular Baking Dishes Value Pack, Can go directly from refrigerator or freezer to a microwave, convection, or preheated conventional oven. Non-porous glass, so it won t absorb food odors, food flavors or food stains. Non-reactive, so acid-based recipes, including tomato-based sauces, lemon-infused dishes and vinegar-based poultry sauces can be prepped and baked without affecting the result. Made in America, Pyrex glass products are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Versatile and Strong

2007-07-07
I use these all the time in the kitchen, whether for prepping or cooking. It's one of those products I wish I had bought earlier.

Excellent!!

2007-06-18
I love this set!! I used one too make baked chicken, and the small one to make cinammon rolls in and they both did an excellent job, both foods came out nice and even. I recommend these for anyone looking for a great price and excellent baking, nice job Pyrex!!

HAPPY AS A LARK !!

2007-04-25
ordered this set about a month ago but to my dismay, came in a million pieces. thru no fault of amazon it seems that they were manhandled buy the postal carrier, but no worry, emailed amazon with the problem and they fixed everything by shipping another set out right to me. i just love amazon. its a great, great place to shop !!.

What a good deal on amazon!

2007-04-17
Got these and they came in perfect shape. Put them in the dishwasher o the oven or the microwave and no problems whatsoever! I was using junk before this!