How to Use a Pyrex Pie Plate
The Pyrex pie plate is a branded version of a glass pie plate that is made of a special soda lime glass composite. Pyrex pie plates heat evenly, are dishwasher, oven and microwave safe and offer the cook the ability to see how well the crust is browning as the pie cooks in the oven. With the proper care, a Pyrex pie plate will last for years. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pyrex pie plate
- Nonstick spray, butter, shortening or lard
- Pie recipe ingredients
- Plastic scrubby
Instructions
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Ensure that the pie plate is thoroughly dry before using. Preheat your oven to the desired temperature.
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Grease the inside of the pie plate generously, using nonstick spray, butter, shortening or lard.
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Place your prepared pie crust in the plate and press to form it to the pie plate design.
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Tear or trim off excess crust. Crimp the edges of the crust if your pie recipe is a single crust pie.
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Bake your pie according to the recipe.
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Wash the pie plate using soap and water. If scrubbing is necessary, use a plastic scrubby. Steel wool or metal scrubbers can easily scratch the plate.
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Tips & Warnings
Pyrex has been making glassware since 1915 and 80 percent of American homes have at least one Pyrex product. Currently manufactured Pyrex glassware is 100 percent recyclable. Allow the pie plate to cool before washing. Putting a hot plate under cooler water can cause cracks. Pyrex pie plates are both refrigerator and freezer safe, which makes storing or freezing an additional pie simple.
