Review
Oftentimes it makes a lot of sense to buy a set of bakeware or cookware instead of individual pieces. Bakeware sets usually come out cheaper and you get the most essential pieces. At around $35, the Simply Calphalon Nonstick 6-Piece Bakeware Set comes out to around four dollars per piece. Not a bad deal for some of the best bakeware products on the market today.
What’s in the Box
The 6-piece Simply Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware set includes the following items:
- 10-inch by 15-inch cookie sheet
- Medium loaf pan (4-1/2-inch by 8-1/2-inch by 2-1/2-inch)
- 8-inch square cake pan
- 12-cup muffin pan
- Two pieces 9-inch round cake pans
Product Features
- Made from carbon steel (heavy gauge)
- Heats evenly with no hot spots
- Durable, nonstick coating
- Wire-reinforced edges that are rolled to avoid warping
- Oven-safe up to 450 degrees F
- Dishwasher-safe
- Use only with non-metal utensils (nylon, wooden, or coated utensils)
- 10-year limited warranty
Basic Bakeware Set
This 6-piece set from the Simply Calphalon line of nonstick products is an exceptional starter set and offers all of the essential items you need for baking at home. There are three cake pans: two 8-inch round pans and one 9-inch by 13-inch pan for baking brownies and all sorts of cakes. The medium loaf pan is ideal for breads while the 10-inch by 15-inch cookie allows you to bake batches of cookies without warping. The bakeware set also comes with a 12-cup muffin pan for baking cupcakes and muffins. The nonstick coating on the bakeware allows food to slide out of the pan very easily. Clean up is also a breeze.
Calphalon baking pans are known for their superior quality and durable nonstick coating. Simply Calphalon Nonstick pans are designed to provide years of problem-free performance.
Calphalon baking pans and cookie sheets are made from durable, carbon steel and topped with a nonstick coating which puts an end to having to grease the pan. Baked foods will simply slide off the pan.
The bakeware’s heavy weight construction ensures even heating and browning, eliminating hot spots. Your cookies will bake at the same rate, no matter where they are on the cookie sheet. The rolled edges are wire-reinforced to prevent warping.
With the bakeware’s nonstick coating, the Simply Calphalon bakeware is easy to clean. It is dishwasher-safe but hand washing is recommended. Each piece comes with a 10-year limited warranty.
More than the Basics
Although the Simply Calphalon Nonstick 6-Piece Bakeware Set is considered a starter set, it provides almost every piece that an avid baker or cook would need. The two round pans are ideal for baking layer cakes while the 9-inch by 13-inch pan is just the right size for brownies. For quick breads and yeast breads, the medium loaf pan will meet your baking needs and you can bake delectable cupcakes and muffins with the 12 cup muffin pan. Finally, the bakeware set also includes a 10 inch x 15 inch cookie sheet for baking batch after batch of delicious cookies.
Pros
- Made from heavy gauge carbon steel for even heating
- Nonstick surface prevents food from sticking to the bakeware
- Sturdy and strong construction
- Resists warping in high heat
- Bakeware set includes the most essential pieces
- Affordable price
- Comes with 10-year warranty
Cons
- Nonstick coating scratches easily
- May warp
- Bread pan and cake pans are somewhat small
- May rust when washed in the dishwasher
What Customers Say
Customers find the Simply Calphalon Nonstick 6-Piece Bakeware Set ideal for showers and as a wedding gift. It is a basic starter set that answers the baking and cooking needs of most people. The pieces included in the bakeware set are items that are most often used in a typical kitchen. Customers say they like it because it is affordably priced yet high quality. People also like the set because each piece is nonstick.
A number of reviewers noted that the pans drip rusty water from the edges when washed in the dishwasher. A few people also reported that the pans, especially the cookie sheet, warps under high heat.
Most people, however, continue to be happy with their 6-piece Simply Calphalon Nonstick Bakeware. They say it is good value for the money and would recommend it to anyone who wants to get started on baking. This product is available at Amazon for about $30.
