Cast Iron Apple Pie Cooker

Description

I am a Cast Iron Apple Pie Cooker. I’m the apple of your pie.

Curator’s Notes

This piece is one of those rare ones that’s more about making memories than just making food. Especially with kids now, I find it so rewarding when they associate the kitchen with something warm and happy. When I was younger, my mom had a vintage Nordic Ware timbale iron (metal molds for making rosette pastries). I have so many memories of using it with her on weekends, dipping the hot iron into batter and watching the delicate crisp shapes form.

The Oigen Apple Pie Cooker is that, for me, in this generation. It doesn’t take much… a simple crust, a bit of butter and apple jam, and you have something beautiful. Or you can go all out and make it gourmet. Either way, they always come out in the shape of a perfect little apple with a golden, crisp cast iron crust. It’s the kind of object that turns kitchen time into lasting memories.

Cast Iron Apple Pie Cooker was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Oigen Foundry Ltd.

Specifications

Dimensions:

14.7″ (w) x 8.5″ (l) x 1.9″ (h) or 373mm (w) x 217mm (l) x 49mm (h)

Weight:

Approximately: 4.1 lb or 1.8 kg

Materials:

Cast Iron, Steel

Details

• Made in Japan
• Playful apple-shaped iron cooker inspired by the apple orchards of Hirosaki City
• Conceptualized by a local chef, Michiaki Sasamori, who dreamed of baking apple-shaped pies in cast iron
• Makes two charming apple-shaped pancakes or pies with a crisp, golden finish, simply layer batter or pie crust and your favorite filling like apple compote, jam, nuts, or cream cheese
• Ideal for sweet or savory hand pies, pancakes, and more
• Compatible with various stovetops and open fires
• High heat retention of ironware ensures slow, even cooking
• Top and bottom plates separate for easy filling and cleanup
• Body made of cast iron with durable steel handles
• Preheat slowly over low heat for best results
• Season with oil before first use to prevent sticking and rust
• Wash with hot water only and dry completely after use
• To fully dry, place briefly over low heat before storing