Mrs. Anderson's Ceramic Pie Weights
Best essential tool for home bakers achieving perfectly shaped pie crusts.
Prevent your pie dough from shrinking, bubbling, or buckling during the blind baking process with Mrs. Anderson's Ceramic Pie Weights. These reusable baking accessories are designed to hold down the bottom of empty pie shells, ensuring a perfectly golden-brown crust. The individual ceramic beads transfer heat evenly and can be easily arranged to fit any size pie crust, whether homemade or frozen. Made from durable, food-safe ceramic stoneware, they are heat-safe up to 480°F and come with a convenient storage container for easy cleanup and storage. Simply hand wash and air dry.
$12.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 65
#34 in Baking Weights
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Material
Ceramic Stoneware
/ Ceramic Stoneware
Who it's for
- Bakers seeking perfectly crisp, golden-brown crusts
- Frugal home cooks prioritizing long-term kitchen investments
- Pastry perfectionists aiming for professional-looking, uniform results
Who should skip it
- Clumsy cooks prone to dropping kitchen tools
- Impatient bakers working on a tight schedule
- Busy individuals who prefer low-maintenance cleanup
Performance breakdown
Crust Stability
Effectively eliminates bubbling and shrinkage for professional-grade blind baking results.
Heat Distribution
Ceramic stoneware ensures consistent thermal transfer across the entire pie base.
Versatility
Individual beads adapt seamlessly to any pie dish size or shape.
Durability
Robust stoneware construction withstands repeated high-heat cycles without cracking.
Ease of Cleaning
Hand washing numerous small beads requires more effort than single-piece weights.
Storage Convenience
Included container keeps loose beads organized and ready for next use.
Key Specs
Material
Ceramic Stoneware
Weight
1.5 lbs (680g)
Heat Safe
Up to 480°F
Includes
Reusable storage container
Care
Hand wash, air dry
Features
- Prevents pie dough shrinkage, bubbling, and buckling
- Even heat distribution for a perfectly golden crust
- Individual beads are easy to arrange for any pie size
- Durable and reusable
- Food-safe ceramic stoneware construction
- Includes convenient storage container
What customers say
Customers consistently praise Mrs. Anderson's Ceramic Pie Weights for their reliable performance and straightforward utility. Many find these weights exceptionally effective at preventing pie crusts from shrinking or bubbling during blind baking, ensuring a perfectly flat base for fillings. Users appreciate the quality ceramic material, which distributes heat evenly and is easy to clean after use. The weights are generally considered a practical and essential tool for any baker, offering consistent results without fuss. Their simple design and dependable function make them a favored choice for achieving professional looking pies.
Know before you buy
Yes, it is recommended to line your pie crust with a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil before adding the ceramic weights. This prevents the beads from embedding into the dough and makes them much easier to remove once the crust is set.
Absolutely. Because the beads are individual, you can easily arrange them to fit any size or shape of pie dish, whether you are using a scratch-made crust or a pre-made frozen shell.
No, these should be hand washed only. After use, let the weights cool completely, rinse them with warm water, and allow them to air dry thoroughly before returning them to the storage container.
The 1.5-pound set provides enough coverage for a standard 9-inch or 10-inch pie dish. If you are baking a larger or deeper dish, you may want to ensure the beads are spread evenly to cover the entire bottom surface.
Ceramic stoneware is designed to conduct heat evenly, which actually helps the bottom of your crust bake more consistently. You should follow your recipe's instructions for blind baking, but keep an eye on the crust color, as the weights help prevent the dough from bubbling or shrinking.
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