Lara Gilbert Corelle has been a really popular choice of dinnerware since the time of its release and continues to be so even today. The dinnerware is manufactured by a unique method of glass lamination, wherein 2 layers of glass (transparent of course) are attached to the inner white layer by use of thermal forces. The resultant product is known as Vitrelle, grants Corelle its lightweight property that make it chipping resistant and make it easy to be stacked up.
One of the most frequently asked questions and concerns shared by users is whether Corelle is oven safe and can be used for baking or microwaving — the answer is mostly yes. Having said that however there are certain terms and conditions apply to situations. A lot of customers might say that Corelle is not oven safe however of your listen to the manufacturers and other consumers you will find that Corelle indeed is oven safe — however it is so — at certain temperatures only. Basically, you can use your Corelle dishes in the oven as long as the temperature is not beyond 350 degrees — of course, there are some, who would say that the temperatures need to be under 248 degrees. Hence, if you are thinking about heating and re-heating your food in the oven then make sure that the oven is preheated at low temperatures. For those of you who are concerned about the durability of your Corelle dinnerware due to the thinness of the glass, the truth is that the speciality of Vitrelle is actually adding to its durability and resilience.
Another tip that you may need to consider is that you should never put a chilled Corelle dish inside a hot oven, this might actually cause the glass to shatter. A personal anecdote of mine would be when I tried to candy walnuts in honey inside a bowl in the microwave. Having used my dishes countless times before, I really underestimated the temperatures that caramelised honey could reach. The uneven expansion due to extremely high heat made by bowl cleanly cleave into two pieces with a slight hiss. The truth of the matter is that when I heard that faint crackle in the microwave I knew exactly what had happened and hence vowed to never make the same stupid mistake again.
Apart from these silly mistakes — a basic understanding of how physics ends up playing such a big role in understanding that Corelle’s Vitrelle is not a ceramic dish like Corningware which is actually suited to baking in the oven so well. A couple of other scenarios that might cause your Corelle to crack is if you place an extremely hot dish in water immediately or over a wet surface the uneven thermal expansion and cooling will actually end up making it crack. The same thing applies to putting the dish in the freezer without having let it cool down sufficiently.
Apart from this, Corelle dishes are absolutely not safe for use, in the broiler, so even if you are using them in the oven do not use them for broiling. Same goes for putting them on a burner or even toasters — Corelle dinnerware and glassware are just not meant for grilling period!
So do not for once think that you can use it for grilling your favourite pieces of meat or veggies seasoned with spices from your new spice boxes at any given point of time and hope that the dish will not fall apart and crack.
Thus, if you have concerns about using your Corelle dinnerware in an oven these are the things that you need to keep in mind — as long as you follow these safety instructions you can enjoy using your Corelle in your microwave or oven without any worries. Unnecessary risks can, of course, lead to unnecessary damage and that is something that you will definitely not enjoy. So use your Corelle dishes safely and trust us they will last you a really long time if you do so! Corelle dinnerware is some of the most resilient, cracking and chipping resistant, lightweight sets that you will ever find and once you do begin using them you will find them to be your steadfast companions for both every day as well as formal use.
