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Size: 1-Quart (4-Cup)
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Follow recipes with precision with this 1-quart liquid measuring cup from the pros at Pyrex. Constructed in durable Pyrex glass, the cup displays both metric and imperial system measurements with increments in liters and cups. Bright red lines and text help chefs identify dark liquid levels with ease. A wide handle provides a comfortable grip. For recipes requiring hot milk or melted chocolate, the cup is both microwave- and oven- safe. In addition, this user-friendly measuring cup is also dishwasher-safe. Made in the USA, the cup weighs 3 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling
Product Description
Pyrex Prepware 4-cup measuring cup includes 1-each 4-cup measuring cup with red graphics. Whether you are preparing a multi-course meal or simply a snack for one, Pyrex offers products which make food preparation a little easier, from beginning to end. There's no substitute for Pyrex, the original glass bakeware. Introduced 90 years ago and made of a durable, high temperature material, Pyrex remains the ideal medium for safe, dependable food preparation.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
169 of 178 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use measuring cup, but do not treat it the same way as vintage Pyrex glassware.
September 12, 2010
By B. Nguyen
Size Name:2-Cup|Amazon Verified Purchase
I needed a small measuring cup and decided to purchase a Pyrex brand one because I already had a nice old large quart sized Pyrex measuring cup that had outlasted many other measuring cups which I got tired of replacing constantly. To make sure that my new measuring cup would last, I did some investigation on the new "Pyrex" brand of glassware. Corning Glass Works the company that manufactured the Pyrex line had sold the name to another company in the late 90s and there were reports of this newer glassware exploding/breaking. The explosions were a result of the new glassware being made of a different type of glass compared to the vintage Pyrex glassware which was made of borosilicate glass (the same type used in laboratory glassware abused by students and scientists). It was also a result of users not following instructions from the manufacturer (instructions who needs instructions? Uh oh... it blew up).
But some people are used to using the old Pyrex glassware in ways that the newer type of glass would not be compatible with. That type of usage almost always involved thermal shock or rapid change in temperature such as placing hot glassware onto a cold surface, putting hot glassware with burnt-on food into the sink to soak, placing refrigerated glassware into a preheated oven, etc. The borosilicate glass originally used to make Pyrex glassware had a low thermal expansion coefficient which made it more resistant to rapid temperature changes compared to the new tempered soda lime glass now in use. It is understandable that the company had to cut costs by using a low-cost type of glass in order to survive, but they should also remember that consumers have a habit of using their product in a certain way (hey habits are hard to break).
With that problem sorted out, I purchased the measuring cup and read the instructions/warnings before using it.
For most uses in the kitchen, the new measuring cup works great on most types of ingredients. It also has the clear measurement markings in metric and US units plus a comfortable handle similar to older Pyrex designs. The only issue I had was how to measure out boiling hot liquids for something like making Jello because this would mean that the glass is being exposed to a rapid temperature change. The way around this problem is to start with the liquid at room temperature, measure out the amount needed, and heating it up in the microwave. It felt inconvenient to have to wait for liquids to cool for measuring and then reheating it, but I had to break the old routine of pouring hot liquids into a measuring cup.
In any case, this is still a good measuring cup that is still made in the United States (hooray for supporting domestic jobs & reducing the amount of fuel used to transport it to consumers). The measuring cup is made of thick glass with bold, easy to read markings and a solid handle. It is also easier to clean than plastic measuring cups that tend to stain and absorb odors. Just remember not to expose the measuring cup to rapid temperature changes and it should last just as long as any other piece of old Pyrex glassware. Though I still wish Corning or World Kitchen would produce a measuring cup made of durable borosilicate glass.
But some people are used to using the old Pyrex glassware in ways that the newer type of glass would not be compatible with. That type of usage almost always involved thermal shock or rapid change in temperature such as placing hot glassware onto a cold surface, putting hot glassware with burnt-on food into the sink to soak, placing refrigerated glassware into a preheated oven, etc. The borosilicate glass originally used to make Pyrex glassware had a low thermal expansion coefficient which made it more resistant to rapid temperature changes compared to the new tempered soda lime glass now in use. It is understandable that the company had to cut costs by using a low-cost type of glass in order to survive, but they should also remember that consumers have a habit of using their product in a certain way (hey habits are hard to break).
With that problem sorted out, I purchased the measuring cup and read the instructions/warnings before using it.
For most uses in the kitchen, the new measuring cup works great on most types of ingredients. It also has the clear measurement markings in metric and US units plus a comfortable handle similar to older Pyrex designs. The only issue I had was how to measure out boiling hot liquids for something like making Jello because this would mean that the glass is being exposed to a rapid temperature change. The way around this problem is to start with the liquid at room temperature, measure out the amount needed, and heating it up in the microwave. It felt inconvenient to have to wait for liquids to cool for measuring and then reheating it, but I had to break the old routine of pouring hot liquids into a measuring cup.
In any case, this is still a good measuring cup that is still made in the United States (hooray for supporting domestic jobs & reducing the amount of fuel used to transport it to consumers). The measuring cup is made of thick glass with bold, easy to read markings and a solid handle. It is also easier to clean than plastic measuring cups that tend to stain and absorb odors. Just remember not to expose the measuring cup to rapid temperature changes and it should last just as long as any other piece of old Pyrex glassware. Though I still wish Corning or World Kitchen would produce a measuring cup made of durable borosilicate glass.
86 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:1-Quart (4-Cup)|Amazon Verified Purchase
I must be getting old, as today I dropped my Pyrex 1 Quart Measuring Cup from a cupboard about 10 feet up and guess what, it didn't break, and I was very excited! I've bought dozens of measuring cups over the years and have managed to melt, break, tarnish and mutilate each and every one of them. This one seems to be up to the challenge. I've used it to melt butter and left it in the microwave too long, washed it a dozen times in the dishwasher, used a whisk in it (I love the sheer size of this thing!). Not a scratch on it! I know, I know, it's just a measuring cup. But quality does matter, and this one is top notch!
105 of 113 people found the following review helpful
By jeffnick
Size Name:1-Cup|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great cup, except for one little thing: the measurements are wrong! 1 cup, according to this measuring cup, is actually closer to 7/8 cup. I have compared it to older PYREX measuring cups (2 cup and 4 cup sizes), as well as to a variety of other measuring cups. The other measuring cups are all consistent, both Pyrex and non-Pyrex. But the measurements provided by this 1-cup Pyrex cup are consistently too low.
What is most astonishing to me is that none of the other reviewers has remarked about this. I hope that others will now test their own cups - it would be nice to know whether perhaps Pyrex's 1-cup measuring cups in general are okay, and I happened to end up with the lone defective unit. My measuring technique: I use the bottom of the meniscus (the curve in the surface of the liquid), which is how I was taught to do it in Chemistry and Biology laboratories. I have also compared the weights of 1 cup of room temperature water, as determined on a digital cooking scale, and found the weight of this cup's contents to be less than that of a cup as measured by other measuring cups.
What is most astonishing to me is that none of the other reviewers has remarked about this. I hope that others will now test their own cups - it would be nice to know whether perhaps Pyrex's 1-cup measuring cups in general are okay, and I happened to end up with the lone defective unit. My measuring technique: I use the bottom of the meniscus (the curve in the surface of the liquid), which is how I was taught to do it in Chemistry and Biology laboratories. I have also compared the weights of 1 cup of room temperature water, as determined on a digital cooking scale, and found the weight of this cup's contents to be less than that of a cup as measured by other measuring cups.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is exactly what I wanted.
This cup is better than anything in the cheaper stores. It is the pyrex I have seen in a long time.
Published 1 day ago by Thomas Allan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
It is close to the old one I had for years . The glass is thick enough, and easy to read.
Published 1 day ago by lsm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pyrex perfect as usual.
A great size. Not a huge one, but larger than the 1 cup fills a lot of needs. Easy to read and well made as Pyrex always is.
Published 2 days ago by Michelinda Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great size, good quality
I always love these measuring cups. It is good quality and I love the larger size. I wash it in my dishwasher no problem and have used it to heat ingredients up etc and it still... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Mama M
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it!
this is exactly as expected. i have had no problem yet with the writing coming off and it feels like it wont be an issue. unlike issues i have had with other brands.
Published 4 days ago by kaylak
1.0 out of 5 stars
EXPLOSIVE
This product is HIGHLY dangerous. My cup measure exploded into my body causing cuts, bleeding, and glass shards nearly 20 FEET away. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Liz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice little measuring cup
Bought for use with my home brew setup. Nice graduation marks however im worried the ink will come off. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Chris Pratz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Great
Bought the measuring cup for my wife so she can use it in the mirowave and she loves it. Easy to read the numbers and very well made.
Published 7 days ago by Chad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Measuring Cup!
I had this cup for at least 20 years. I knocked it off the counter and broke it. I went looking in all the big box stores and could not find it. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Karen K. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Kitchen Product
You can't beat Pyrex for glass kitchenware. I've had this cup for years now and it's still going strong as one of my most important kitchen tools.
Published 8 days ago by DD
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