Tips
for Choosing Pie Pans
Pie pans seem pretty straight
forward, and they are, but there are a few things
to take into consideration when choosing the
right pie pan that can improve the resulting
pie. Here are a few tips to keep in mind the
next time you have to choose a pie pan.
• Choose heat-resistant pie pans
or dull-finish aluminum non-stick pie pans;
avoid pie pans with shiny finishes as they reflect
rather than absorb heat resulting in soggy bottom
crust.
• Consider using pie pans with
perforated bottoms; these types of pans actually
conduct heat better than non-perforated types.
• The standard size for a pie
pan is 9”, but this only measures width, which
can be deceiving considering how much the capacity
(depth) may vary pan to pan; remember to measure
twice and bake once.
• Don’t use pie baking pans to
make tarts, even if they are similar pastries;
tart pans do exist, and have detachable bottoms
for easy removal.
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