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MORA Ceramic Pie Pan - 9 inch - Deep Fluted Pie Dish - Vanilla White
Is the MORA 9-inch ceramic pie pan deep enough for family pies, and is it a better choice than a two-pan set?
If you want a deep pie dish that can go from oven to table, the MORA is a strong fit: its 9-inch interior and 2.5-inch depth leave room for generous fillings. The fluted edge helps guide a crimped crust, and the ceramic makes a handsome serving dish. I’d choose it for holiday fruit pies, pot pies, and quiches when one substantial pan matters more than having a spare. If you bake two pies at once or prefer a shallower dish, the comparisons below point to better fits.
From the Amazon listing
- ✓OPTIMAL SHAPE AND SIZE: Our pan is designed with you in mind with extra deep sides and fluted edges. With the inside measuring 9 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep, it will fit any standard pie recipe. The fluted sides make for easy and beautiful edges, perfect for beginner and experienced bakers.
- ✓CERAMIC WITH 20% STRONGER PALADIN CLAY: Only we have Paladin Clay which is 20% stronger than the competitors, giving you stronger and more durable bakeware. Our clay has optimal heat retention to keep your food hotter longer, as well as even heat distribution for evenly baked pies. Our pans are also resistant to thermal shock, meaning they can go from freezer to oven (without preheating), and can handle over 500 degrees F. Dishwasher safe and mother approved.
- ✓CRYSTALLIZED GLAZE: Our glaze is lead free, cadmium free, and extra strong to prevent scratches from your metal utensils. Only we produce a crystallized glossy glaze that is strong enough to resist scratches under 1000 grams of pressure. Our smooth glaze allows for easy cleanup, and as always our products are microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe.
Is it deep enough for a standard pie recipe?
Yes: MORA gives you a 9-inch interior and 2.5-inch depth, and it’s designed to fit standard pie recipes. That extra depth is useful for juicy fruit fillings and hearty pot pies, but leave headroom rather than piling filling above the rim. For especially juicy fruit, set the pie on a baking sheet to catch drips.
Will the bottom crust brown well in ceramic?
Ceramic holds heat well and bakes steadily, but it doesn’t give you the same quick browning cue as a metal pan, and you can’t see the underside as you can through glass. For a crisper bottom, fully preheat the oven, bake on a lower rack, and set the pie dish on a preheated metal baking sheet. Keep an eye on the top crust as it colors; don’t assume the bottom is done just because the rim looks golden.
Will it be awkward to lift or clean?
A ceramic dish filled with pie is a weighty, two-handed lift, so use oven mitts that grip well and clear a landing spot before taking it out. The fluted rim gives your fingers a useful hold, but don’t treat it like a handle when the dish is hot. The smooth glaze is dishwasher-safe and easy to wipe clean; hand-washing is also simple if baked-on filling needs a short soak.
Can it handle temperature changes and regular baking?
This dish resists thermal shock, can go from freezer to oven without preheating, and handles temperatures over 500°F. Even so, ceramic can chip or crack if it’s knocked against a hard edge, and sudden temperature changes are a common stress on bakeware. Follow the freezer-to-oven guidance for this pan, but set a hot dish on a dry, heat-safe surface—not a cold or wet one.
How they compare
A single, extra-deep 9-inch ceramic pie dish for generous fillings and a polished oven-to-table look.
Two deep red ceramic pie dishes for baking a pair of pies or keeping a spare ready.
A white two-pan set with a shallower profile for everyday pies, quiches, and crisps.
Who it suits
This dish is for the home baker who makes generous pies for family meals or holidays, wants a fluted ceramic dish that looks good on the table, and would rather own one deep pan than a pair of shallower ones. I’d pick the MORA for a dedicated deep-dish pie pan and serve straight from it.
What you give up
- You get one dish, not a pair, so it’s less convenient for baking two pies at once or keeping a second pan ready for another course.
- Ceramic is heavier and less see-through than glass, and it takes care to avoid chips from knocks. For a very crisp bottom crust, your oven setup and baking technique matter as much as the dish.
When another one is the better buy
Lareina 53oz, Deep Dish Pie Pan, 9 Inch, Ceramic, Red, Set of 2 | Fluted Pie Dish, For Apple, Quiche, Pecan, Pot Pies, Round Pie Plate: Choose the Lareina if you want two deep red ceramic dishes for baking in parallel or having a spare; its depth is 2.4 inches, close to the MORA’s.
LE TAUCI Ceramic Pie Pans, 9 Inch, Set of 2, White: Choose the LE TAUCI if a pair of white dishes and a shallower 1.7-inch profile suit your usual pies, quiches, or crisps better than a deep-dish pan.
You will also want
You don’t need special tools for this pan, but a stable place to air-dry it is handy if you wash it by hand.
Kitsure Extendable Dish Drying Rack, 19.2"-26.7" L x 12.9" W, Black | Large Dish Rack, Multifunctional Dish Rack for Kitchen Counter, Anti-Rust Dish Drainers with Cutlery & Cup Holders
A stable dish-drying rack gives you a place to air-dry the ceramic pan after hand-washing; choose one that supports it securely rather than balancing it on narrow tines.
Questions buyers ask
Is the MORA a standard-size pie dish?
Its interior is 9 inches wide, and it is designed to fit standard pie recipes. The 2.5-inch sides give extra room, so check recipes that specify a dish depth.
Will a ceramic pie dish make a soggy bottom crust?
It can if the filling is very wet or the bottom doesn’t get enough heat. Preheat the oven fully, bake on a lower rack, and use a preheated metal sheet beneath the ceramic dish when you want extra help crisping the base.
Is ceramic or glass better for browning a pie crust?
Both can bake a good pie, but glass lets you check the underside while ceramic holds heat and presents beautifully at the table. With ceramic, use the lower-rack and preheated-sheet approach if bottom browning is your priority.
Can the MORA pie pan crack from temperature changes?
The pan is designed for freezer-to-oven use without preheating, but abrupt temperature changes outside that use or hard knocks can still damage ceramic. Check it for chips before baking.
Is the ceramic pie pan dishwasher-safe?
Yes. For dried filling caught in the fluted edge, soak it before washing rather than scraping at the glaze.
Does the fluted edge make cleanup harder?
The grooves can catch a little filling or crust, but the smooth glaze is easy to clean. A soft sponge or short soak will usually clear the edge without fuss.
Is this a good gift for someone who bakes pies?
It’s a good gift for a home baker who enjoys serving directly from bakeware. If you’re unsure what kind of pies they make, the shallower LE TAUCI set is another option to consider.
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