Customer Reviews

Pyrex 12-Piece Glass Bake Serve ?N Store Set

5 star:		(31)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I wanted microwave, oven, & refrigerator safe cookware. I was pleased with my previous history with Pyrex. Wanting to avoid plastic's off-chemicals (BHA), I have searched for glass cookware with glass lids. I tried Anchor-Hocking's, & found the lids rocked without a seal. A-H were heavy.

So, I purchased the Pyrex 12 piece set. Pyrex manufactures this model in the U.S.A. Pyrex has filled my desires for: quality, durability, design, appearance, & food flexability. I have purchased additional 4.8cup Pyrex container from Target for $9.99.

In my refrigerator, their square shape conserves space when packing & stacking. The empty glass containers nest for storage. The glass lids rest on top of another, without easily sliding. The silicone (red) seal is: 1.)well attached/glued to the glass lids, 2.)resist stains, 3.)has a small gap to vent steam, 4.)keeps the glass lid from sliding when I shift an oven-hot container to the table, 5.)food does not dry-out in the refrigerator.

The red plastic-lids snap tightly. Pyrex states the plastic-lids are microwave & dishwasher safe, but not oven safe. I have NOT used the plastic-lids, though I may? Thus, I haven't tested the plastic-lid's water-tight abilities when turned-over, in an automobile's floorboard.

Problems? 1.)Stirring in a square container makes for spills. 2.)The smaller 1.9cup has capacity limits. 3.)Pyrex, will you expand range to larger sizes? Offer this product in a round shape with a circular openning?

I love the idea of having all-glass cookware to use in the oven or microwave. The only complaint I have is the height and shape of the cookware. It is very hard and awkward to handle these containers when they are fresh out of the oven or microwave. They are obviously very hot and just a bit too tall to get a proper grip on them using an oven mitt or pot holder.

The glass lid does provide for very even heating and cooking though, even when reheating food in the microwave. I have not had to deal with a half frozen-half rubbery dish since using these containers.

The plastic lids are not the best in the world, they will leak if you are storing soup or anything with a lot of liquid to it.

I would like to see this design in a shorter dish or even a bowl with a leak proof lid.

I second everything in the first review with one small note: they are smaller than I had anticipated. I wish they were about double for size for all of them. The two larger ones are about the size of a banana bread pan and the two smaller ones are about a third of a banana bread pan. Don't get me wrong, these will be used very much, but I also wish there was a bigger version for storing family sized meals in the fridge without having to use multiple containers. I will be continuing to use my corning ware for family sized meals. But the design and functionality is superb.

It is nearly impossible to find anything made in the USA anymore, but not only is the Pyrex Glass US made, but so is the plastic lids.......everything 100% USA Made. They are a quality product that is well worth the money. Pyrex lids utilize vented seals to release steam when cooking and plastic lids fit on tightly after cooled to seal the leftovers in the same container without needing to transfer to a different container. In the past I used Corningware until they sold out to Asia, now I won't buy them anymore. Buy American Made Products and put Americans back to work. Amazon should list where every product they sell is made so the consumers can choose what is best for themselves and their country.

I'm slowly switching out all my plastic wear with glass storage. I found the vented lids on the dishes to be wonderful when microwaving. Great value as well, I compared the price with several stores.

I just wanted to put up a warning. I was recently cleaning out my cabinets and discovered that the red rubber seals on a few of my clear plastic lids had hardened and were leaking some sort of oily substance. At first, I thought it was because I hadn't washed the containers thoroughly enough (I hand wash). However, I checked all my Pyrex containers, and found the same thing occurring with the entire set. My set is about a year old.

So, if you buy this set: PLEASE CHECK THE RUBBER ON YOUR LIDS BEFORE YOU USE THEM.

I don't know what was going on, but the oily substance did not smell natural. In my experience, artificial chemicals seeping out of manufactured products is usually not something you want in your food, and probably not something that's great for your health.

The glass lids are completely worthless. They just lightly rest on the top of the container and don't seal even in the slightest bit. If the lid gets bumped by anything at all, it gets knocked right off. They break/chip easily too. My first shipment came broken. Amazon was great about replacing them, but that doesn't change the overall quality of the product. I wouldn't buy these again.

I trust Pyrex for microwave oven use and I bought this. Before I use it, why I need 2 covers? But one for microwave oven and the other for storing in refrigerator. The food from microwave was perfect. The cover for storing is tight. One thing, why their shapes are only rectangular, not square? Square shape might be better for heating and storing.
I recommend this for convenient microwave cooking.

I've always been happy with Pyrex products up til now. I bought a set and they worked fine maybe the first two times I used them. Then, by some mysterious means, all the red tops warped! It was so weird and unexpected, because I washed everything by hand. The tops did nothing other than be stored in a cabinet or used and put in the refrigerator. They didn't go near an oven. I don't have a dishwasher or microwave, so that was not a reason. Why every single one of the tops became warped and unusable was a mystery to me. It left me with more Pyrex baking dishes, of which I already had plenty...

This set has to be one of the most used items in our kitchen. Love the glass lids for heating things like vegtables and left overs in. Storage in the frig afterward is very space efficent.
This is the perfect gift for weddings and loved ones with new kitchens. The glass lids make great trivets also.