Pyrex Prepware 1-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Pyrex Prepware 1-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements
Customer Review: easy on the eyes--and easy on the wallet
Summary: 5 Stars
Pyrex makes an excellent "prepware 1-cup measuring cup" that is made very, very well and never lets me make a mistake when I measure portions for cooking, baking, measuring soap amounts and more. I recently bought this when I went on a much needed diet and I suspected that I didn't know what I was doing when it came to measuring portions!
The cup allows you to measure quantities in either cups or milliliters; this is great for recipes that have measurements in either type of unit. The red lines are rather easy to see so I never have trouble determining if I'm giving myself the proper size portion or not. It's been a huge help with my diet. I discovered that my idea of a "cup" was simply too large; and it was very useful for me to have learned that lesson.
Not only is this cup dishwasher safe, it's easy to stack the cups if you have more than one of them. Pyrex claims that the cup is also microwave-safe and oven-safe but I haven't tested that out yet; therefore I cannot comment on this.
One reviewer writes that the handle isn't good enough but I have no complaints in this department. It's sturdy; but if you really want a closed handle that is welded on both sides you will have to look elsewhere.
I recommend this Pyrex prepware 1 cup measuring cup for general uses in cooking or measuring other items such as laundry soap and more. The price is very reasonable as of the time I am writing this; you won't be disappointed.
Customer Review: Don't Waste Your Money
Summary: 1 Stars
A while back I accidently dropped my 20+ year old Pyrex measuring cup and it broke in pieces. I had had it so long it was like an old friend. I thought, no problem, I'll just order a couple of them to replace the one I broke. I would not consider any brand but Pyrex because my old one had served me so well for years. BIG MISTAKE! These days, Pyrex ain't what it used to be. My original Pyrex measuring cup was almost like hardened glass, almost chip resistant. The ones they now make are made out of a totally different kind of glass. The only word that comes to mind is "cheap glass." But that's not the worst of it. The way the handle is designed is awful. On the current design, you can't get a firm, solid grip because the handle only goes half way down. The old version's handle was like you would find on a coffee cup - the top and tip were attached to the cup part. You knew you had a good grip. Also, if your hand is not completely dry and clean, the cup can very easily slip out of your hand. I won't even pick mine up and hold it by the handle. Too much of a chance it will slip out of my hand. I am in the process of looking for a replacement even if it's just plastic. I do not recommend this Pyrex measuring cup.Customer Review: 1-cup or so
Summary: 1 Stars
This is a great cup, except for one little thing: the measurements are wrong! 1 cup, according to this measuring cup, is actually closer to 7/8 cup. I have compared it to older PYREX measuring cups (2 cup and 4 cup sizes), as well as to a variety of other measuring cups. The other measuring cups are all consistent, both Pyrex and non-Pyrex. But the measurements provided by this 1-cup Pyrex cup are consistently too low.
What is most astonishing to me is that none of the other reviewers has remarked about this. I hope that others will now test their own cups - it would be nice to know whether perhaps Pyrex's 1-cup measuring cups in general are okay, and I happened to end up with the lone defective unit. My measuring technique: I use the bottom of the meniscus (the curve in the surface of the liquid), which is how I was taught to do it in Chemistry and Biology laboratories. I have also compared the weights of 1 cup of room temperature water, as determined on a digital cooking scale, and found the weight of this cup's contents to be less than that of a cup as measured by other measuring cups.
Customer Review: Durable, Serves the Purpose Well, But the Functionality Is . . .
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a durable, long-lasting, thick-glassed measuring cup. I've had it for years, and the writing hasn't come off. The writing is easy to read. The glass is easy to clean and has a high tolerance for temperature. The handle is comfortable. But the functionality is rather limited. I've found that it's best to have a set of assorted stainless steel measuring cups and measuring spoons for dry ingredients. As for liquid, the Pyrex 4-cup Glass Measuring Cup is a lot more versatile and helpful in the kitchen. Often times with cooking, you need 4-8 cups of liquid, (liquid) which is what these measuring cups are used for. Rarely do you need to use less than a cup. With that said, this cup works well for anyone who can find a use for it, but the 4-cup measuring cup can also be used the same way without repetitive usage and can be used to strain food and liquid from cans. Simply use it with a mesh strainer with a handle. The larger cup can also be used to cut up herbs with scissors. This measuring cup is too small for those kinds of tasks.Customer Review: Analyze Carefully
Summary: 3 Stars
Pyrex is all over the place in quality as one can see from the reviews. Some reviews say the Pyrex measuring cups are great, others aren't complimentary. My mother has a Pyrex measuring cup that is impossible to measure 1 cup of liquid and not spill it because the 1-cup line is too close to the spout and rim. So, the updated version that gives more room between the top measuring line and the rim is a plus, but the manufactuer may have gone just a bit overboard with that space. I've seen them with measurements on the inside of the glass rather than the outside, but what about distortion or the measuring of cloudy or dark liquids that one cannot see through? How do we measure those? The measuring lines are too close together or the metric side isn't adequate. Overall, I have not been impressed with what Pyrex is coming out with lately (nor other brands for that matter). But, my mother's has some age on it and it is a poor design as well. Just carefully inspect and analyze what you are looking at when deciding on what to buy.