Mrs. Anderson's Baking
Mrs. Anderson's Pie Weight Chain
Best tool for home bakers achieving perfectly crisp, flat pie crusts.
Achieve perfectly blind-baked pie shells with Mrs. Anderson's Pie Weight Chain. This durable, reusable tool prevents shrinking, bubbling, and buckling by effectively weighing down the dough and ensuring even heat transfer. Its flexible beaded design allows for simple placement and removal, and it is heat resistant up to 475°F. Ideal for 8, 9.5, and 10-inch crusts, it supports recipes from banana cream to lemon meringue pies. Cleanup is effortless as the chrome-plated brass chain is dishwasher safe and includes a convenient storage container.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
5
/ 65
#5 in Baking Weights
Price vs Category Average
-17%
Below average
Material
Brass (Chrome Plated)
/ Brass (Chrome Plated)
Who it's for
- Bakers seeking perfectly shaped, uniform crusts
- Busy home cooks needing a faster cleanup process
- Eco-conscious bakers preferring long-lasting, sanitary tools
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused shoppers preferring inexpensive pantry staples
- Organized cooks who dislike managing tangled kitchen tools
- Pastry chefs working with extra-large or deep-dish pies
Performance breakdown
Crust Stability
Effectively anchors dough to prevent shrinking and unwanted bubbling during baking.
Ease of Handling
Flexible beaded design makes placement and removal significantly simpler than loose beads.
Heat Distribution
Chrome-plated brass ensures consistent heat transfer for a uniform, golden crust.
Maintenance Simplicity
Dishwasher-safe construction makes post-baking cleanup quick and entirely effortless.
Storage Convenience
Included container keeps the chain organized and tangle-free in your drawer.
Versatility
Perfectly sized for standard pie dishes ranging from eight to ten inches.
Key Specs
Material
Brass (Chrome Plated)
Heat resistance
Up to 475-degrees Fahrenheit
Compatible with 8, 9.5, and 10-inch pie crusts
Dishwasher safe
Yes
Intended use
Blind baking pie crusts
Baking weight form
Pie Chain
Reusable
Yes
Storage container included
Yes
Features
- Prevents pie crust shrinkage and bubbling
- Strong, durable, and reusable
- Flexible beaded design for easy handling
- Weighs dough to prevent bubble formation
- Transfers heat evenly across crust
- Includes convenient storage container
- Dishwasher safe for simple cleanup
What customers say
This pie weight chain earns high praise for its superior performance in blind baking. Users consistently report that the continuous chain design ensures even heat distribution, effectively preventing crust shrinkage and bubbling better than traditional weights. Its ease of use is a major highlight; placement and removal from delicate crusts are simplified, significantly reducing mess. Reviewers value the robust quality and durability, viewing it as a reliable, long-term investment. While the initial price is higher, the consensus is that its longevity and consistent, professional results deliver exceptional value for frequent bakers. It is considered an essential, high-quality upgrade.
Know before you buy
The chain design is significantly easier to manage because it stays in one piece, preventing individual weights from rolling off the counter or getting lost in the dough. Its flexible structure allows it to conform perfectly to the curves of your pie dish, ensuring consistent pressure across the entire crust.
No, the chrome-plated brass is food-safe and inert, meaning it will not impart any metallic taste or odor to your crust. It is specifically designed to conduct heat evenly without reacting with your ingredients.
It is specifically sized for 8, 9.5, and 10-inch pie crusts. For smaller dishes, you can simply coil the chain to fit, though it is optimized for the standard dimensions of most home baking pans.
Yes, it is highly recommended to line your unbaked crust with a piece of parchment paper or foil before adding the chain. This prevents the dough from sticking to the beads and makes removing the chain after baking much cleaner.
The chain is dishwasher safe, so you can simply toss it in with your regular load. Once dry, store it in the included container to keep the chain organized and protected until your next baking project.
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