The 9 Best Borosilicate Glass Kitchen Tools to Use as Pyrex Alternatives

Back in the ’90s, kitchenware brand Pyrex stopped making its signature storage containers and tools from borosilicate glass, the sturdy stuff that science beakers are made of. Borosilicate glass gets its extra resistance to “thermal shock,” or sudden changes in temperature, from boron trioxide, which makes it easy to take containers from freezer to microwave or oven without cracking. Luckily, plenty of brands, like shopper-favorite OXO, still make plenty of excellent kitchen items from borosilicate glass. Read on for my nine picks, like freezer-safe storage containers and nesting mixing bowls, from $5.

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OXO’s set of 15 food storage containers is made from a clever mix of tough borosilicate glass and lightweight plastic, with locking lids that keep spills — and cross-contamination — at bay. I love that they’re dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. The set comes with round, square, and rectangular containers and includes multiple sizes in each. 

Bake, serve, and store with these lidded glass loaf pans. You can keep an eye on zucchini bread and other loaves to make sure they come out perfectly golden-brown, not overdone. Customers say the tight lids can be tough to click into place, but another shopper shared a tip to “soak the lids overnight in hot water,” and they’ll become “pliable enough so it’s no longer a struggle.”

I love how glass mixing bowls let me see how well my ingredients are incorporated together. This set has the benefit of lids, so you can pre-make batter or easily proof dough. Plus, each bowl nests neatly inside the other for compact storage.

Take this measuring cup from fridge to microwave or freezer without worrying about cracks or shattering, thanks to its borosilicate glass construction. Like other items from the OXO Good Grips line, it has a comfortable handle that’s secure to grip even with wet or oily hands while working.

Meal prep is a breeze with these glass containers. Not only can you easily see what you’re grabbing in the morning, but the set features eight distinct sizes, so you can store a small serving of vinaigrette or a week’s worth of chopped fruit with ease. Bonus: They won’t leak in your bag.

Pie crust can be a finicky thing to master, but glass pie plates make it a bit easier to see how well your crust is browning. This plate comes with a well-sized lid to safely transport your creations without crushing any beautifully crimped edges.

Batch prep cold brew, iced tea, or lemonade and store it in the fridge with this clever pitcher. The half-gallon pitcher is heat-safe up to 302°F, so you can even brew a beverage on the stove before chilling it in the fridge or freezer.

Drinking out of a tumbler is even better with a comfortable, well-made glass straw — I have several that I deploy just for iced coffees, seltzers, and juices. This set of four sturdy straws can bump around with ice cubes without falling apart and comes with a brush to get them squeaky clean between uses.

This conveniently sized container stacks flatly with others from this OXO line, which features the same “smart seal” locking lid. I’m a fan of locking lids for stress-free commuting, and the shatter-resistant borosilicate glass gives me extra peace of mind.