Calphalon Simply Calphalon 2-Quart Small Stainless-Steel Double Boiler Insert

by Calphalon

Product Features

• Fits all Calphalon Professional and Commercial 2-1/2-quart saucepans
• Ideal for making delicate sauces, melting cheese, chocolate
• 2-quart capacity
• Made of 18/10 stainless steel polished to mirror finish
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.8 x 4.5 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005CETN
• Item model number: A102
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,521 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #15 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Double Boilers

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Designed to fit all Calphalon Professional and Commercial 2- 1/2-quart saucepans, this 2-quart double-boiler insert is made of 18/10 stainless steel polished to a mirror finish. It's ideal for making delicate sauces and melting cheese and chocolate. It goes safely into the dishwasher and carries a lifetime warranty against defects. -- Fred Brack

Product Description

Using the double boiler gives you a cushion of safety when cooking easily scorched foods, like chocolate. Without the double boiler, chances are you would have burned some of the chocolate before all of it was melted and that's a situation no cook wants to be in.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Improved Double Boiler Insert, February 8, 2002

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Michela (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Simply Calphalon 2-Quart Small Stainless-Steel Double Boiler Insert (Kitchen)

Because I acquired much of my Calphalon cookware collection more than five years ago, I have pasta, steamer, and double boiler inserts that were made from the same hard-anodized aluminum alloy as their pots and pans. Since Calphalon now manufactures these accessories using 18/10 stainless steel, I've begun upgrading my collection. This beautiful 2-quart polished stainless steel double boiler insert is very heavy duty, has a lifetime guarantee, and it fits perfectly into my 2.5-quart Calphalon sauce pan. I place the insert in the sauce pan, which is partially filled with simmering water, to melt Callebaut chocolate for candy-making. I also use it when making Hollandaise, Béarnaise, and Béchamel sauces; and for making custard, pudding, and chocolate mousse. Calphalon also makes a 4-quart stainless steel double boiler insert that works well with their 4.5-quart sauce pan for making larger amounts of sauce or dessert recipes. I hand wash and dry this insert to keep it looking like new. I like the double handles on these Calphalon inserts much better than the one long handle on some other double boiler inserts. Someday I hope to buy a Mauviel French copper and porcelain bain-marie, but until then, I'll be very happy with this one.

60 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Does NOT fit all 2 1/2 qt pans, July 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Calphalon Simply Calphalon 2-Quart Small Stainless-Steel Double Boiler Insert (Kitchen)

Does not fit Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized Collector's Edition 2 1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good - but could be better, January 6, 2005

By 

Love to Cook (Houston) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Calphalon Simply Calphalon 2-Quart Small Stainless-Steel Double Boiler Insert (Kitchen)

I really enjoy my calphalon products. My complaint with this product is that the inside has a groove (around the circumference where the insert rests inside the pot) - which makes it difficult to remove melted chocolate and other items. So I sometimes using a stainless steel mixing bowl instead of this insert because of the annoyance factor.