Customer Reviews

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

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I received these Pyrex dishes as a wedding shower gift a few years ago, and I must say that I use them more than any other dishes I own!

Having both the 2 & 3 quart is wonderful, as I always have the "right" size for whatever I'm cooking. They also save me some time because I am able to use them to cook in, then leave the leftovers in the dish and put in the refridgerator, then on "leftover night" I can just pop the dish back in the oven or throw it in the microwave - it really is a time saver.

Overall, I would highly recommend having these dishes in every kitchen, as they can be used for almost any type of cooking.

These baking dishes are an excellent value. The 2 quart is the perfect size for casseroles and small roasts. The 3 quart is also great for baking cakes and clean up is a breeze. The price is also a great deal. I priced these in stores before finding them on amazon and each time the price was almost double for both pieces. An excellent value!!

This is an exceptional value. I use both pans for myriad oven uses constantly.

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.....

You generally know what you're getting with Pyrex and in this case you're getting two nice dishes that do their job. Plus, the package deal with the 2 and 3 quart dishes is a nice set. BTW, these things are easy to clean and being glass they evenly and thoroughly cook everything.

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.

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 can I say about Pyrex? There's a reason it's been around so long... it's great! I have no worries about the bakeware reacting with any food I cook in it. The ONLY drawback to Pyrex is it's heavy, but it's a drawback I am more than willing to overlook for all its good qualities. Pyrex is a PERFECT wedding gift or housewarming gift. Refrigerator, oven, freezer, microwave, (just don't put it under the broiler!) the stuff lasts forever and cleans up easily and is healthy to use. I cannot have enough Pyrex!

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.

The small and larger dishes are great sizes for casseroles. You can't beat Pyrex