Pyrex Lids

[demmiblue]

I bought a new set of Pyrex containers years ago, and the lids haven't held up (they are inflexible and cracking). Does anyone have any experience/results with buying them online? I saw them on Amazon, but I am guessing that I will have the same problem sooner than later as I am trying to batch cook/freeze more. Is there any durability difference between the new colors vs. the standard dark blue, or am I just s.o.l?

(My much older Pyrex lids are still pretty much good to go, though a little scuffed.)

[cbreezen]

1. Go with Anchor...

glass is of better quality, lids last longer, costs about the same.

The lids will eventually crack or disappear, no matter which brand you buy.

When that happens, I use a saucer dish to cover if I'm heating in a microwave, or plastic wrap to cover for refrigeration.

hth.

[TexasBushwhacker]

3. And it's made in the USA n/t

[demmiblue]

5. I am not looking to buy more containers (I have way more than I need!).

I also have some Anchor containers. Both the (much, much older) Anchor and Pyrex lids have held up... it is the new ones that are the problem. Reading around Amazon, many people seem to be having the same problem (as well as exploding bowls ). As with almost everything else, they don't make 'em like they used to!

[procon]

2. I use those soft, stretchy silicone lids.

They come in assorted sizes at Amazon, microwave and dishwasher safe, and they are flexible and very easy to put on.

[demmiblue]

6. Thanks! I checked out those types of lids on Amazon.

This is a definite possibility, if I find the size I need (they seem to only sell them in packs with a variety of sizes, many of which I would never use). I have more investigating to do!

[procon]

8. Yes, they sell as a set, and I was like you, I thought I'd never use

all those sizes. Boy, was I wrong, now I use them all! I like the smaller sizes that fit over a glass when someone doesn't finish juice or milk. The smallest size fits over baby food jars and those small cans of pet food.

They also fit directly over lots of fruits and veggies, so you can tightly cover that lemon, cucumber or melon half to preserve freshness. I plate dinner's leftovers for a hot lunch the next day and the larger size fits over my luncheon plates and then they can go straight from fridge to microwave, and that eliminates washing another storage container. I have some pretty beverage pitchers with oddly shaped spouts and the silicone lids stretch to cover them nicely. Same with those decorative serving dishes that come in different shapes, the silicone fits most of the ones I have.

They also work pretty good to grip stubborn jar lids that won't open. If I can't readily find the matching lid for a plastic food container, now I just use the silicone lids. You will find lots of uses for the whole set, and since they are reuseable you get a bonus of eliminating household waste and not using plastic wrap.

[MagickMuffin]

10. How do they hold up in the freezer?

This is the main reason my Pyrex lids cracked, by placing them in the freezer and then trying to remove them.

[procon]

11. So far, they seem fine and are still soft and pliable. nt

[Warpy]

4. How old are they?

If they're more than five years old, just bite the bullet and get new lids. Likely Pyrex has had a lot of complaints and has corrected the problem. If not, divide the cost by the number of years before the old lids failed and see if they're cost effective.

It's cheaper than buying new glass storage ware.

[demmiblue]

7. @5 years old.

From reviews, they have not solved the problem. Strangely enough, if I had to replace all the lids in the set, it would cost more than a new set!

I guess I will have to suck it up and buy the ones I need (or the silicone ones mentioned above).

[japple]

9. I ordered a set of 5 replacement lids for Pyrex from amazon. They seem much more durable

than the original lids. I ordered the dark blue. I don't put them in the dishwasher, though, so that might help. Actually, I never put the originals in the dishwasher, but they just weren't as durable. I think I've had the replacements about 3 years and they still are in great shape.

[MagickMuffin]

12. Hey Japple }:) Have you used them in the freezer?

This is the main reason my Pyrex lids cracked, by placing them in the freezer and then trying to remove them.

I noticed the silicone lids upthread which I'm thinking about trying, but thought I'd ask you if you had used the pyrex lids in the freezer.

[japple]

13. Yes, I have used them in the freezer. I have never had any of the replacement lids

to crack after being placed in the freezer.

[MagickMuffin]

14. Cool! That's how all my originals ended up cracked

I make homemade ice cream and of course I can't let the ice cream melt, so hopefully this won't happen with the replacements!

[japple]

15. I make homemade ice cream too! In fact, I just made some on Saturday. Lemon ice cream. It is

awesome, simple to make, and everyone in my family loves it. They lick their bowls!

http://www.food.com/recipe/lemon-ice-cream-without-ice-cream-maker-240173

[MagickMuffin]

16. Sounds good!

I'll have to try it sometime. I generally make a vanilla custard. I have a 6 qt. White Mountain freezer. I suppose I'm still stuck in my childhood memories of the old hand crank, ice, and rock salt.

Which is why I have to freeze it so I can spurge on ice cream for a few days.

I had a friend who loved making pineapple ice cream, it was really yummy!

[Vinca]

17. I try to buy "new old" stock off of ebay when I need it.

The newer Pyrex and Corningware just isn't the same. I'm currently in the market for "new old" Corningware tab handled soup bowls.