Norpro Nonstick Mini Pie Pans, Set of 4, 5in/13cm x 1.25in/3cm, Silver

Handy, durable, and well made!
Absolutely love these!Now that my daughter is away at school, I’m usually cooking for one.This size is perfect for that purpose, and can be used to make both dessert pies and savory pies.A few weeks ago I began a little project; creating a bunch of single-serving meals to stock my freezer. These mini pie pans came in quite handy for my project!Last week I made four Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza “Pie(s)”: I began with a layer of shredded mozzarella, added about 2 T. pizza sauce on top of the cheese, then some grated Parmesan Reggiano, followed by cooked, crumbled, hot Italian sausage. Another sauce/cheeses layer, followed by sliced mini pepperoni, then another sauce/cheeses layer. Finally, sliced black olives, topped with a bit more grated Parmesan Reggiano. I added the top crusts, cut vent holes, and put them into the freezer, uncovered.I let them freeze overnight, then removed the frozen pies from their pans. I wrapped each one in heavy duty foil, then slipped them into individual 1-qt freezer zipper bags. Finally, back into the freezer they went.When it’s time to cook, and eat, a frozen mini-pie, you just remove the pie from the bag, unwrap it, and put it back into one of the mini pie pans. Bake it in the oven from frozen. Usually I’ll protect the edge with a narrow strip of foil, which I remove 15-20 minutes before the pie is done to aid browning.Fast, delicious, and tasty!I do not put these into the dishwasher to clean. They’re non-stick, so they can be quickly handwashed and dried in minutes. I don’t put any of my bakeware in the dishwasher. Automatic dishwashing detergents are harsh (they have to be), and despite what I told my daughter when she was a four year old, there isn’t a family of tiny people living in there that runs out carrying miniature brushes, sponges, and squeegees with which to scrub off the gunk left on your dishes, when you close the dishwasher door and push “start.”No, the detergent does most of the work, and it has to be really strong stuff to clean whatever you put in there (often food residue that’s baked on or dried out). Over time, that detergent can make clear plastic turn cloudy and weaken it, and metals (like the types used to make bakeware) may become pitted and/or get scratched (usually those scratches are from other items in the dishwasher knocking against them from the force of the water in the wash or rinse cycles).That pitting and those scratches can destroy a non-stick coating; on bakeware that isn’t non-stick, they can cause baked goods *to* stick, even when you prep the pans properly.So, I take good care of my bakeware by handwashing, to avoid pitting and scratches, so they’ll continue to perform well and last many years!

Awesome!
I ordered these to make pot pies, and I did. I am not the best cook, but the pot pies were great. These mini pie pans are great quality, thick metal, sturdy, non-stick and the perfect size for pies.As you can see in the picture, my pot pies may not be pretty, but they are very tasty and these pans were a big help. After baking, I just turned them over and the pies popped right out. Evenly baked and perfectly cooked. Clean up was a breeze as they washed right out. They are also very easy to store, just stack them and place them in the cabinet. They don’t need much space at all. I will be making mini apple pies next.These are great quality, and a terrific value for the price. I highly recommend them and I give them 5 big tasty stars.

Well Made
These pie tins are a little smaller than I anticipated but are nice. I did not get our a ruler to see what size they would actually be, so that is on me. So I simply made two small quiches for my daughter who is on a special diet instead of one. I only have myself to cook and bake for these days, so they will get some use for sure, They are non-stick and go into the dishwasher.

Nice, but not non-stick
I like the size. However egg souffle type filling sticks horribly. Maybe they would be okay with a crust.