Emile Henry French Ceramic Potter Pie Dish

There’s something about a pie baked in a real ceramic dish that just feels like home. Emile Henry’s Potter Collection is a nod to the French brand’s designs from decades past, and this pie dish is a beauty: a glossy caramel glaze over a cream-colored base stamped with the classic EH logo. It measures 10 1/2 inches across and 2 1/4 inches high with a 1.5-quart capacity, so there’s plenty of room for generously filled fruit pies, savory quiches, and sky-high meringues.

The dish is made of Burgundian clay, which absorbs, distributes, and retains heat evenly, so sweet and savory pies brown uniformly and stay warm at the table long after they leave the oven. The hand-applied glaze resists chips, cracks, and crazing, and it won’t hold on to odors or flavors. Wondering whether ceramic can go straight from the freezer to the oven? This one is rated for both, plus the broiler and microwave, and it’s oven safe to 500°F. When the last slice is gone, it goes right into the dishwasher. It’s handcrafted in France and makes a lovely addition to any kitchen.

Good to know: Ceramic warms up more slowly than metal, so bottom crusts can take a little longer to crisp. Many bakers set the dish on a preheated baking sheet on a lower rack, especially when blind baking. It’s also heavier than glass or aluminum, so use two hands when it’s full.

Styling tip: Bake and serve in the same dish. The warm caramel glaze is made for fall, so set it on a wooden board with a stack of dessert plates as part of your Thanksgiving table. Find more Thanksgiving ideas and fall inspiration for the season.