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This packet of reusable pie weights contains plenty of pea-size ceramic beads to cover the bottom of an unfilled piecrust, preventing the shrinking that can occur while baking. To use, press the crust into the pan, prick with a fork, line with aluminum foil or wax paper, and fill with pie weights. Bake according to crust recipe, cool, and then remove the liner and pour the weights into a colander to continue cooling. Wash the weights, and then store them in their original plastic container or in a jar. --Jennifer Harris
Product Description
Pie weights are used to prevent pie shells from blistering and shrinking while they bake. Mrs. Anderson's pie weights are ceramic, they conduct heat evenly and are also easy to clean after baking! For added convenience, the packaging becomes a storage container for the weights. For a great pie shell, these are a great value.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By Bill Clark
Amazon Verified Purchase
The pie weights work well -- either because of ceramic properties or the fact they simply weigh more, but a smaller amount does the job of holding the crust in place and the result seems to be that the crust bakes more evenly. (When I used dry beans, the bottom of the crust always seemed to lag behind in the baking.)
Only complaint: the manufacturer's claim that "packaging can be used for storage" is absurd. The plastic packaging might be re-usable for some purpose, but it's virtually impossible to get the beads back into the package without spilling. I use a ball jar.
Only complaint: the manufacturer's claim that "packaging can be used for storage" is absurd. The plastic packaging might be re-usable for some purpose, but it's virtually impossible to get the beads back into the package without spilling. I use a ball jar.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By M. Jacobs
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have used these pie weights two times now and have found them to be quite effective. I was a bit apprehensive b/c I had read a review saying that they did not cover a 9 inch pie pan. I have used these weights on two different 9 inch pie pans and have found them to provide good coverage. One pie pan was a glass pyrex 9 inch and the other was a hand made ceramic type. The ceramic pan, although stated to be 9 inch seemed to have a wider footprint, with steeper sides, than the pyrex. I put the rolled out pie dough in my pie pan, covered it with aluminum foil, and then put the pie weights in the foil (as recommended by my Martha Stewart recipe). In both instances, my crust came out evenly baked and flat. A good buy for the money and if you qualify for the free super shipping, even better!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By orengineer
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought these to replace the jar of dried beans that I had been using. The beans were starting to get hard to wash and stayed just a bit greasy. I was concerned about the oil becoming rancid and affecting the taste of the pies. The ceramic seem to be heavier than the beans and may work a bit better. Dropped to 3 stars because the packaging was poorly done. I ordered 2 sets and both of them had broken open in transit and where rolling around inside the box when I got it. Who knows if any "escaped".
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
baking beans
umm what the heck can u write about blind baking beans? I haven't used them I assume they will work & not create a Jack in the beanstalk? LMAO
Published 14 days ago by largolad
2.0 out of 5 stars
Item Molds
I used them once, they work great, but when you wash or rinse them and put them away, they mold....I cleaned them off and used them a second time and when I dried them I layed them... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Bryan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better Than Beans
Another simple but great product. I have both metal and ceramic weights and the ceramic are much better. Read more
Published 1 month ago by The Hawk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great weights
These weights were just what I was looking for. They work extremely well. Glad I bought 3boxes! Now I can make more pies at one time.
Published 2 months ago by Vicki Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I used to use beans which would sometimes scorch. I love the pie weights so much more. Great product for your pie shell baking.
Published 3 months ago by m
1.0 out of 5 stars
GOT MOLDY!
The first few times I used them, they were fine.The container was worthless to store them in but not a big deal. Read more
Published 3 months ago by mnmama
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Great item, works as promised. Easy to store, in a good size that's not too big and not too small.
Published 4 months ago by Simone
5.0 out of 5 stars
When You Need a Baked Pie Shell
I bought some of these earlier. Two packages are not enough for a 10" tart pan, so I bought a third package. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bob Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
very nice!
I tried these out the other night when making pie crust and they distributed the heat well and helped the crust lay flat. No bubbles!
Published 4 months ago by M. Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Anderson's Baking Pie Weights
These work perfectly for those pie crusts that need pre baking. Easy to use, rinse, and reuse. I would highly recommend.
Published 4 months ago by Quayquai
