
Peugeot
Appolia Ceramic Pie Dish
This Appolia ceramic pie dish from Peugeot is a 2.1 L round baking dish made in France from natural ceramic with a heavy-duty vitreous enamel finish. It is designed for baking pies and other dishes, and can go from freezer to a preheated oven up to 250°C without thermal shock, plus it is microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe. Measuring 13.75 by 12 by 1.75 inches including handles, it has high rims for large batches, wide easy-grip handles, and keeps food warm for up to 30 minutes; Reddit users note it offers a more affordable French-made alternative to Le Creuset.
- Material
- Natural ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Bakeware > Pie & Quiche Pans
Color
Size
Specifications
Peugeot Appolia ceramic pie dish for perfect golden crust, oven safe to 250°C, dishwasher safe, made in France.
Oven resistant to 250°C, microwave safe, dishwasher safe, freezer safe, thermal shock resistant, keeps food warm for 30 minutes, high rims, easy-grip handles.
- Material
- Natural ceramic
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 13.75 x 12 x 1.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Bakeware > Pie & Quiche Pans
Additional Attributes
- Natural ceramic
- Heavy-duty vitreous enamel for easy cleaning, long-lasting colour and shine, and high scratch resistance
- Oven resistant to 250°C (480°F)
- Microwave safe
- Dishwasher safe
- Freezer safe to -20°C (-4°F)
- Goes from freezer to preheated oven without thermal shock
- Keeps food warm for up to 30 minutes
- High rims for big batches
- Wide, ribbed, easy-grip handles
- Made in France
Product Insights
The Appolia Ceramic Pie Dish by Peugeot delivers durable, safe performance with its enameled ceramic construction, lead-free glaze, and 10-year warranty, offering freezer-to-oven thermal shock resistance and lab-tested scratch and stain durability at a lower price than comparable premium brands. The tradeoff is less even browning typical of ceramic stoneware, resulting in a paler center and browner rim, and a bottom crust that is not crispier than metal or glass but remains non-soggy, requiring careful cooling before washing or freezing.
Verified claims
- Durability
- 10-year warranty, freezer-to-oven safe, and lab-tested scratch- and stain-resistant glaze.
- Material safety
- Enameled ceramic with lead-, cadmium-, and nickel-free glaze.
- Baking performance
- Browning pattern typical of ceramic stoneware; darker colors may brown slightly faster.
- Freezer to oven
- Withstands freezer (-20°C) to oven (250°C) transition without thermal shock.
- Value
- Same freezer-to-oven rating as Le Creuset and Emile Henry, but cheaper at $75 CAD.
- Lab testing
- Third-party lab tests confirm scratch, color, and gloss durability.
- Factory heritage
- Factory holds EPV and Origine France Garantie certifications.
- Browning
- Browning is less even than in metal or glass pans, with a pale center and browned rim.
- Crispness
- Bottom crust is not crispier than metal or glass, but does not become soggy.
- Thermal shock
- Cool dish before washing or freezing; freezer-to-oven is safe.
- Abrasion resistance
- Lab-tested scratch and abrasion resistant; safe for metal cutlery
- Warranty
- 10-year warranty covers enamel and structural defects
- Quality
- Made in France since 1930, with lab-tested abrasion resistance and lead-free glaze.
Product record
- Title
- Appolia Ceramic Pie Dish
- Brand
- Peugeot
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Round ceramic pie dish with scalloped rim and two opposite flat handles, finished in a warm cream glaze. The interior is shallow and the rim has an evenly scalloped profile; a small embossed mark appears on one handle.
- Overall shapeShallow round dish with a low vertical side and a scalloped (wavy) rim around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.42 (high) - HandlesTwo short flat rectangular handles protrude from opposite sides; each handle is integrated into rim and has squared outer edges.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.44 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Rim detailRim edge has regular shallow scallops creating a decorative fluted profile visible around the dish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Glaze and finishSmooth glossy ceramic glaze in a warm pale cream tone covering interior and exterior surfaces.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.42 (high) - Embossed markSmall circular embossed mark or seal pressed into the top face of the right-side handle near the rim.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Interior occlusionThree whole or halved dark red apples and several small golden-orange husked berries are placed inside the dish, partially covering the interior surface.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.39 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene on a marble-pattern countertop with a wooden backsplash, cloth towel in foreground, and a rolling pin with scattered flour to the right; soft directional lighting from upper left creates gentle shadows.
- Background surfaceLight marble-pattern countertop with dark gray veining occupying most of the image plane beneath the dish.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 0.98 · h 0.60 (high) - BackdropHorizontal wooden plank backsplash visible across the top of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Towel propFolded white cotton towel with green stripes is draped in the lower-left foreground, partially cropped by the image edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high) - Rolling pin and flourWooden rolling pin rests at right edge with a scattered patch of white flour near its end.
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper left creates mild specular highlights on the glaze and soft cast shadows to the lower right of the dish and fruit.
Colors
warm cream· dish body and rim#DCDAD4- Overall shapeShallow round dish with a low vertical side and a scalloped (wavy) rim around the perimeter.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the rim and one flat handle of a glossy cream-colored ceramic pie dish with a scalloped/fluted rim and an embossed small lion-head or rosette motif on the handle.
- Rim shapeScalloped or fluted rim with a gently undulating profile visible along the inner edge of the dish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (high) - Handle geometryShort flat rectangular handle projecting from the rim with a slightly rounded outer corner and a defined shoulder where it meets the rim.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - Embossed motifSmall raised emblem pressed into the handle showing a stylized lion head or rosette shape in low relief.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Glazed finishSmooth high-gloss ceramic glaze across interior and rim producing soft specular highlights and subtle reflections.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high) - Inner surface contourVisible shallow concave interior with consistent glossy finish and slight tonal variation from lighting near the lower-left quadrant.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.50 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Product is photographed on a light marble or stone surface with soft, diffuse lighting and shallow depth of field; image is a close cropped detail shot focused on the rim and handle.
- Background surfacePale marble or stone surface with faint grey veining visible in the upper right quadrant.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.00 · w 0.55 · h 0.35 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up detail crop showing roughly the upper-right portion of the dish and handle, with the bottom-left interior partially visible and outer edges cropped by the frame.
- LightingSoft diffuse lighting producing gentle highlights and minimal harsh shadows; specular reflections visible on glazed ceramic.
- Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with the foreground rim and handle in sharp focus and background marble slightly out of focus.
Colors
cream ivory· rim, handle and interior glaze#C4C4CA- Rim shapeScalloped or fluted rim with a gently undulating profile visible along the inner edge of the dish.
- 03

Product
Several glazed ceramic baking dishes of varying shapes (square, round, rectangular) arranged top-down; each piece has integrated small handles with an embossed leaf motif on some handles and a smooth glossy cream glaze.
- Arrangement and viewTop-down view showing the interior faces of multiple empty ceramic baking dishes laid flat on a marbled surface.
- Round pie dish geometryShallow round dish with a gently scalloped rim and a short integrated tab handle at one side; interior is smooth and continuous with a glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.02 · w 0.41 · h 0.30 (high) - Large square baking dishLarge square dish with rounded corners and small flat side handles integrated into the rim; interior walls curve to a flat base; glossy glazed surface.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.42 · w 0.49 · h 0.43 (high) - Medium square baking dishMedium square dish with rounded corners and short side handles; interior shows stepped inner wall detailing near the rim and a glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.41 · h 0.28 (high) - Long rectangular dishNarrow rectangular dish with integrated short side handles and vertical interior walls; glossy cream glaze throughout.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.34 · w 0.37 · h 0.18 (high) - Deep rectangular roasting dishDeeper rectangular dish positioned lower left with rounded interior corners and a small tab handle at the short end; interior is glossy and uninterrupted.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.55 · w 0.28 · h 0.39 (high) - Embossed leaf motifSmall raised leaf-shaped embossed motif present on several handle faces near the rim.
3 regions
x 0.37 · y 0.24 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.46 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.83 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Surface finishAll visible dish interiors show a smooth, high-gloss ceramic glaze with faint reflections of studio lighting.
- No printed textNo legible printed text, labels, or markings are visible on the dishes.
Other
Top-down studio shot on a light marble surface with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image crops show full shapes of the dishes with slight spacing between items.
- Background surfaceWhite and gray veined marble surface used as a staging prop beneath the dishes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFlat lay composition with dishes arranged in a roughly grid-like pattern; all items photographed from directly above.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft, diffuse overhead lighting producing mild specular highlights on the glazed interiors and subtle shadows beneath rims and handles.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
cream· dish exterior and interior#F2EDE3
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/BuyItForLifeReddit users briefly note that Peugeot ceramic bakeware is a good, more affordable alternative to Le Creuset, though specific discussion of the Appolia pie dish is limited.
The single mention praises Peugeot ceramic bakeware for being made in France and cheaper than Le Creuset, indicating a positive view.
Themes
Use Cases
- Larger baking dishes
Compared To
vs Le Creuset
Considered a more affordable French-made ceramic bakeware option.
Source Threads
Peugeot ceramic bakeware praised as affordable French-made alternative to Le Creuset
For larger things I used ceramic bakeware from Peugeot - still made in France and WAY cheaper than Le Creuset.
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