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5.0 out of 5 stars
No More Metal Baking Tin For Me
I’ve always been curious about silicone baking products and this was my first purchase of one. Late last year, I discovered how easy it is to make muffins; what I didn’t enjoy about making them, however, was the cleanup of the metal muffin pans afterwards. This product has met my expectations and then some. Simple to use and cleanup is super easy. At some point, I’ll probably purchase more of these.
2 people found this helpful
I wish I bought this sooner
I’ve never used silicon but I hate how difficult it is to wash metal muffin tins. I make egg muffins and I sprayed this with cooking spray and baked as normal. I’ve done this 3 times and cleanup is soooo easy. the eggs pop right out and there isn’t anything stuck inside. I was worried about how soft and “flimsy” it is but I put it on a sheet pan and it works perfectly.
4 people found this helpful
perfect for eggwhite muffins
I’m glad I read the reviews that said to put a cookie sheet underneath for stability. Sadly may not have figured that out myself :). These are perfect for eggwhite muffins. They pop right out, no sticking whatsoever.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Different cooking times
I’ve been doing more and more with silicone kitchen items and I like it a lot. The only downside is that I haven’t quite figured out how it affects cooking time. Other recipes that would be done in 30 minutes are not now. It will take some trial and error to figure out my new times.
One person found this helpful
This works so great!! For anyone that has tried to make egg bites in a tin muffin pan will understand my love for this silicone muffin pan. The eggs and the cheese do not stick at all!! only issue is that you definitely need to put the silicone pan onto a cookie sheet prior to filling the muffin tins a the pan is super unstable. But I am ok with that because the non-stick was my big issue. My biggest regret is that I didn’t buy this sooner!
7 people found this helpful
Easy to use/clean
Good product. One of the muffin cups had a whole in it that was discovered during use. Has made lots of muffins and egg bake muffins.
Simple and perfect.
Good product at resonable price
Very easy to clean. Worked as described. Intend to purchase more of the silicone bake ware in the future.
Top reviews from other countries5.0 out of 5 stars
Great non stick muffin maker
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 29, 2022Got this to make my own egg bites. Worked beautifully, they came out easily, cleanup after very easy.
Got this to make my own egg bites. Worked beautifully, they came out easily, cleanup after very easy.
One person found this helpful5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome tray for breakfast egg muffins
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 12, 2022I used this tray to make egg muffins. Nothing got stuck to tray, and eggs are notoriously sticky! Nothing to clean, just rinse off with water. The tray is not very stable by itself given its mage of silicone, but slide another tray underneath and you’re good to go.
I used this tray to make egg muffins. Nothing got stuck to tray, and eggs are notoriously sticky! Nothing to clean, just rinse off with water. The tray is not very stable by itself given its mage of silicone, but slide another tray underneath and you’re good to go.
One person found this helpful5.0 out of 5 stars
Food doesn’t stick
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 25, 2021Custard tarts easily popped out and clean up was easy. So much easier than using regular muffin tins. I am pleasantly surprised. Just remember to put it on a cookie sheet or other sturdy bottom when transferring to the oven.
Custard tarts easily popped out and clean up was easy. So much easier than using regular muffin tins. I am pleasantly surprised. Just remember to put it on a cookie sheet or other sturdy bottom when transferring to the oven.
3 people found this helpful5.0 out of 5 starsReviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 14, 2020I am so happy that I took a chance on this product. I used the pan for the first time today to make egg muffins and they came out perfect. I didn’t use any oil and they were easily removed from the pan and a breeze to clean. I did see some reviews that stated the pans had an odor to them, but mine were odorless.
I am so happy that I took a chance on this product. I used the pan for the first time today to make egg muffins and they came out perfect. I didn’t use any oil and they were easily removed from the pan and a breeze to clean. I did see some reviews that stated the pans had an odor to them, but mine were odorless.
2 people found this helpful5.0 out of 5 starsReviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 17, 2023Comme les autres reviews le mentionne, il faut mettre le moule dans une tôle à biscuit car il ne tient pas tout seul (ex pour transporter dans le four, ce n’est pas stable). Facile à nettoyer
Comme les autres reviews le mentionne, il faut mettre le moule dans une tôle à biscuit car il ne tient pas tout seul (ex pour transporter dans le four, ce n’est pas stable). Facile à nettoyer
For such a humble piece of cookware, the muffin pan can bring so much joy. Whether you’re baking them for guests coming to brunch, for kids to grab on busy mornings, or for yourself, a fresh muffin is a happy way to start a day. And then there are cupcakes—the centerpiece of children’s birthday parties and bridal showers everywhere.
But all muffin pans are not created equal. The best muffin pan bakes up muffin tops that dome instead of spread, cupcake bottoms and sides that get an even golden crust, and always—always—treats that unmold easily and without breaking. And after all the candles have been blown out and the coffee sipped, you want something that’s easy to clean up.
To find a pan worthy of your all-important muffin-baking efforts we baked batch after batch of classic blueberry muffins (and became very popular with our neighbors, indeed) in well-reviewed muffin tins to bring you the best ones.
Incidentally, though we all call it a muffin pan, this pan can do loads more. You can cook eggs in it or make mini-frittatas, whip up individual meatloaves or tiny pies–some creative parents even use theirs to entice little eaters to try just a bite of something.
Table of contents
A note on lining muffin pansThe best nonstick muffin panThe best muffin pan that’s not nonstickHow we testedWhat we looked forOther muffin pans we testedThe takeaway
A note on lining muffin pans
In each batch we lined half of the pan with paper liners and left the other half unlined. In general we recommend lining your muffin tin. Not only does it make cleanup easier, it also helps to keep muffins and cupcakes from spreading at the top, so you get that nice photo-worthy dome shape. Of course, it’s important to have a pan that’s easy to clean in case you find yourself out of muffin liners, but as a rule, if you can, save yourself some trouble and line ’em.
Anolon Advanced Bronze Nonstick 12-Cup Muffin Tin
Usually attractive isn’t the word that comes to mind with muffin tins, but this one looks good and does its job(s) very well. Made from heavy-gauge steel, with a hard-anodized nonstick surface in a bronze hue, this pan held and distributed heat well and delivered evenly baked muffins with a nice golden brown crust. The unlined muffins spread a bit at the top, but less than they did in other pans we tested (and, as we’ve established, you should line your pan anyway).
A few things set this one apart from the other nonsticks we tested: One was the handles, which were not only nice and wide, but also covered with silicone grips, making turning the pan halfway through baking and transferring to a wire rack super simple and comfortable. Also, the pan comes with a well-fitting 2″-deep clear plastic lid so you can take your baked goods on the go with ease.
It’s oven-safe up to 450ºF and dishwasher safe–though we always recommend hand-washing to keep your pans in good condition longer. Plus, it’s so easy to clean, we can’t see the need to take up valuable dishwasher real estate with this pan. A lifetime warranty is another nice-to-have feature.
What we didn’t like about the Anolon Advanced Bronze Nonstick Muffin Pan
Typically, muffin tins tend to be inexpensive, so this one is definitely on the pricier side ($37 at the time of publishing). It offers enough bells and whistles to justify it, so it comes down to whether you want to spend the extra dough. Other than that, our only other complaints with this pan are the same as those we have with most all nonstick baking pans. Nonstick bakeware is finicky insofar as you have to take extra care with the coating–it can withstand less heat than traditional pans; you can’t use abrasive cleansers or sponges; and so on. Arguably, these issues are not as serious with muffin pans as with as other types of pans, though—we can’t, for example, think of a time we’ve been tempted to cook anything in a muffin pan at a temperature higher than 450ºF.
Professional bakeries and restaurant kitchens usually have no-frills, tough pans—not necessarily heavy-duty but tough—that do the job well, over and over again. If that idea appeals to you, this is the pan you want. The combination of aluminum and the anodizing process means it offers good and even heat distribution so you get a nice golden crust. This was the only pan we tested in which there was no difference between lined and unlined in terms of spread; all the muffins baked up with a satisfying dome shape. The muffins released easily, and cleanup was a snap. At $18 (at the time of publishing) and with a lifetime warranty, you can stock up on a couple of these pans and know you’re good to go.
What we didn’t like about Fat Daddio’s Anodized Aluminum Standard Muffin Pan
There isn’t much to dislike about this pan; it just works. It is very basic, though, so if you’re after extra-wide handles, a cover, or any other bells and whistles, you won’t find them here.