Mrs. Anderson's Baking
Mrs. Anderson's Baking 108 Baking Pie Weight
Best reliable tool for achieving perfectly blind baked pie crusts.
Mrs. Anderson's ceramic pie weights are essential for preventing pie crusts from shrinking, bubbling, or buckling during baking. These food-safe ceramic beads distribute heat evenly, ensuring a perfectly golden-brown crust. Ideal for blind baking homemade or frozen pie crusts, they simplify preparing classic cream pies, fruit pies, and more. The individual beads are easy to arrange for any pie size, and the weights are heat-resistant up to 480°F. They come with a convenient storage container and are designed for durability and reusability.
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Owner Satisfaction
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Category Rank
68
/ 76
#68 in Baking Weights
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Material
Ceramic
/ Ceramic
Who it's for
- Home bakers seeking consistently perfect pie crusts
- Bakers desiring uniformly golden and crisp pie crusts
- Frugal bakers looking for a long-lasting kitchen tool
Who should skip it
- Organized cooks with limited kitchen storage space
- Busy bakers preferring minimal cleanup after baking
- Impatient bakers who want to quickly remove weights
Key Specs
Material
Ceramic
Total Weight
12.8 oz
Max Temperature
480°F
Storage Container Included
Yes
Shape
Beads
Reusable
Yes
Food Grade Material
Yes
Individual Diameter
12.7 mm
Features
- Prevents pie crust shrinking, bubbling, and buckling during baking
- Made from natural, food-safe ceramic stoneware
- Heat-resistant up to 480 deg F
- Weighs down pie dough to prevent bubbles
- Transfers heat evenly for a golden-brown crust
- Includes a convenient storage container
- Easy to clean and reusable
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the reliable performance and ease of use of these pie weights. Many find them highly effective at preventing pie crusts from shrinking and bubbling during blind baking, ensuring a perfectly shaped shell. Users appreciate the simple, straightforward application, noting they are easy to spread evenly and remove after baking. The weights are also considered a good value, providing consistent results for various baking needs. This product is a dependable tool for achieving professional looking pie crusts with minimal effort.
Know before you buy
Yes, you should always 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. These weights are effective for both homemade dough and frozen crusts, helping to prevent the common issues of shrinking, bubbling, or buckling regardless of the crust type.
Simply wipe the beads clean or hand wash them with warm water. Ensure they are completely air-dried before placing them back into the storage container to prevent any moisture buildup.
Yes, these ceramic weights are heat-resistant up to 480°F, making them suitable for standard blind baking temperatures.
Yes, the 12.8-ounce capacity provides enough coverage to effectively weigh down the bottom of a standard 9-inch pie crust, ensuring it stays flat and even during the initial bake.
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