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Some of the Benefits of Hess Pottery Pie Plates:

• The unglazed red clay finish produces a beautifully browned bottom crust.
• The plate is extra deep, allowing more luscious fresh fruit into every pie you make.
• The simple yet elegant presentation - pie plate can be brought right to the table.
• The sloped sides make serving easy.
• The pie plate is not porous and will not chip.
• The surface is very smooth and easy to clean, giving the benefits of a non-stick surface.
• The pie plate can be put in the dishwasher and microwave.
• Also a versatile serving and baking dish for many other foods.

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What People Say About Hess Pottery Pie Plates

"I've used earthenware pie plates before, but this hand-thrown red-clay plate takes the cake (or should I say pie?). I love its smooth unglazed surface, its clean lines, and its extra depth. I also love how every pie I bake in it — even the juiciest of fruit pies — develops a gorgeously browned, crisp bottom crust."

– Kimberly Y. Masibay, Associate Editor,
Fine Cooking Magazine

"Tom Hess's pie plate is my favorite of all my pie plates. I love the size and depth of it, and the way it lends itself to holding all kinds of foods as well as pies. Best of all, the unglazed surface encourages bottom crusts to crisp nicely and release easily from the pan."

- Denise Landis, Food Chain, New York Times

"The pie plate is lovely in its simplicity alone. I used it almost immediately for a tart with caramelized apple slices. It was terrific, and the pie plate was easy to use and to serve from. I use it not only for pies but as a baking/serving dish for many other foods."

- Ruby Ludwig, New York, New York

"I have used your pie plate several times to make cranberry pie. It is very fine for pie making and cleans beautifully."

- Mary Ryan, New York, New York

"My husband bought your exquisite pie plate - for the cook who has everything. It is a superb addition to my kitchen and a treat to bake in."

- Kate Eberhard, Denver, Colorado

"Hess Pottery pie plates are great for pies and lots of other things. I've used them for over 20 years. They take hard use and food looks terrific in them."

- Rab Krusell, Hillside Caterers, Reeds Spring, Missouri

"I had the good fortune to purchase two of these plates and they are the best pie plates that I have ever used. Crust comes out golden brown. The plates are just simply wonderful. The craftmanship is excellent and you can tell these plates were made by someone who truly loves what they do. "

- Quallis C. Jones , via email

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