Pie Pans

Nordic Ware aluminum pie pans are made from pure aluminum, which conducts heat faster and more evenly than glass or ceramic pie dishes. That means a fully baked bottom crust without overbrowning the top.

• Even heat distribution — no hot spots, no soggy centers
• Lightweight and durable — reinforced rims resist warping over years of use
• No nonstick coating — natural aluminum is easy to prep and develops a natural patina over time
• Made in the USA — Nordic Ware has been manufacturing bakeware in Minnesota since 1946

Unlike thin disposable tin pie pans, Nordic Ware metal pie pans are built to last for decades.

For home bakers, a good tart pan has straight shallow sides, a removable bottom for clean unmolding, and a material that browns pastry evenly. The Nordic Ware Quiche and Tart Pan checks all three.

• Removable bottom — lets you lift tarts out cleanly without cracking the crust
• Straight fluted sides — creates the classic tart shape for both sweet and savory fillings
• Aluminum construction — heats evenly for a crisp, golden pastry shell

It works for classic fruit tarts, quiches, and savory vegetable tarts. See the Quiche and Tart Pan for details.

Each pan is shaped for a specific type of bake:

• Pie pan — deep, sloped sides for thick, layered fillings like apple pie, pumpkin pie, or chicken pot pie. Designed to hold a top and bottom crust.
• Tart pan — shallow, straight fluted sides with a removable bottom for neat unmolding. Best for fruit tarts and pastry-forward recipes.
• Quiche pan — similar to a tart pan but slightly deeper to hold egg-based fillings without overflow. Many quiche pans double as tart pans.

Nordic Ware’s Quiche and Tart Pan serve as both, while the 9-inch and mini pie pans are sized for traditional pies.

A pie pan (also called a pie plate or pie dish) is a round, shallow baking pan with sloped sides used to bake pies. The sloped sides make it easy to form and crimp a crust, while the depth holds generous fillings. Common uses include:

• Fruit pies (apple, cherry, blueberry)
• Custard and cream pies (pumpkin, pecan, chocolate)
• Savory pies and quiches
• Deep-dish pot pies
• No-bake pies set in the refrigerator

A 9-inch aluminum pie pan is the standard size for most pie recipes.

Nordic Ware offers pie pans in sizes to fit both standard recipes and smaller-batch baking:

• 9-inch pie pan — fits most standard pie recipes and top-crust pies
• 5-inch mini pie pans — ideal for individual servings, personal pies, and mini quiches (available as a 2-piece set)
• Quiche and Tart Pan — sized for tarts and quiches with a removable bottom
• High Dome Covered Pie Pan — includes a domed lid for storing and transporting a whole pie

All sizes are made from pure aluminum for consistent, even baking.

No. Nordic Ware pie pans are made from natural aluminum without a nonstick coating. To prevent sticking:

• Lightly grease the pan with butter or shortening before adding your crust
• Use parchment paper for recipes with sugary or sticky fillings

Natural aluminum is a better conductor of heat than nonstick-coated pans, which is why bakers who care about a crisp bottom crust often prefer it. Over time, the pan develops a natural patina. This is normal and does not affect baking performance or safety.

Aluminum pie pans are easy to maintain with a few simple habits:

• Hand wash with warm, soapy water after each use
• Skip the dishwasher — harsh detergents can dull and discolor the aluminum
• Use a soft sponge — avoid steel wool or abrasive scrubbers that can scratch the surface
• Dry promptly to prevent water spots

Some discoloration or darkening is normal for natural aluminum. It does not affect how the pan bakes and gets better with use.

Yes. You can bake a tart in a pie pan, though results differ slightly from a proper tart pan. The sloped sides of a pie pan make it harder to achieve the tall, straight edges of a classic tart, and without a removable bottom, unmolding can be tricky. For cleaner results, use the Nordic Ware Quiche and Tart Pan, which has straight fluted sides and a removable bottom for easy release.