Peugeot
Appolia Square Ceramic Baking Dish
This Peugeot Appolia square ceramic baking dish is a 2.7-liter oven-to-table dish made in France from natural ceramic with a heavy-duty vitreous enamel finish. It is suitable for baking, roasting, and serving, and is oven-safe to 250°C, plus microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe, with thermal shock resistance for freezer-to-oven use. Measuring 11 x 9.25 x 2.75 inches including handles, it feeds 4-5 people and is noted as a more affordable French-made alternative to Le Creuset.
- Color
- Natural ceramic
- Material
- Natural ceramic with vitreous enamel
- Style
- modern, classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Bakeware
Color
Size
Specifications
Square ceramic baking dish from Peugeot, perfect for 4-5 servings, oven-safe to 250°C, with easy-grip handles and vitreous enamel finish.
Oven safe to 250°C, microwave and dishwasher safe, freezer safe to -20°C, thermal shock resistant, keeps food warm for up to 30 minutes, high rims, easy-grip handles.
- Color
- Natural ceramic · white
- Material
- Natural ceramic with vitreous enamel
- Secondary
- enamel
- Style
- modern, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, homewear, host-gift
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 11x9.25x2.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Bakeware
Additional Attributes
- Natural ceramic
- Heavy-duty vitreous enamel for easy cleaning
- Long-lasting colour and shine
- High scratch resistance
- Oven resistant to 250°C (480°F)
- Microwave safe
- Dishwasher safe
- Freezer safe to -20°C (-4°F)
- Thermal shock resistant: goes from freezer to preheated oven
- 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 Square Ceramic Baking Dish from Peugeot is a French-made alternative to Le Creuset stoneware, produced at a ceramics factory operating since 1930. It offers heavy-duty vitreous enamel that resists scratches, stains, and acid reactions, and is freezer-to-oven safe with heat retention for 30 minutes. Its square shape, high rims, and handles enable direct oven-to-table serving, serving 4–5 people. Priced 30–40% lower than comparable Le Creuset dishes, it requires no seasoning, but the lid is not included, it cannot be used on any stovetop, and the enamel is not a true non-stick coating.
Verified claims
- Lid
- Lid not included, unlike some Le Creuset stoneware options.
- Heritage
- Made at a French ceramics factory that has operated since 1930.
- French origin
- Made in France; Le Creuset stoneware is made in China and Thailand.
- Heat retention
- Keeps food warm for 30 minutes after removing from oven.
- Ease of cleaning
- No seasoning needed; food releases naturally for easy cleanup.
- Thermal handling
- Freezer-to-oven safe and keeps food warm for 30 minutes.
- Oven-to-table
- Square shape, high rims, and handles allow direct oven-to-table serving, no lid needed, keeps food warm for 30 minutes.
- Enamel
- Heavy-duty vitreous enamel on ceramic resists scratches, stains, and acid reactions.
- Color palette
- Ecru, Mossy Green, Indigo, and Raspberry finishes offer a softer contemporary look.
- Value
- Priced around 30-40% lower than comparable Le Creuset dishes.
- Stovetop use
- Cannot be used on any stovetop (gas, electric, or induction).
- Weight
- Weighs approximately 1.5–2 kg (3.3–4.4 lb).
- Non-stick
- Vitreous enamel is not a true non-stick coating; sticky foods may adhere.
- Handle design
- Wide ridged handles with rounded corners provide a secure grip even when loaded.
- Serving design
- Square shape with 2.75-inch high rims keeps food warm up to 30 minutes for direct oven-to-table serving.
- Serving size
- 11-inch square dish fills the gap between 9-inch and 12-inch bakers, serving 4-5 people.
- Le Creuset alternative
- A Reddit owner endorses it as a cheaper, French-made alternative to Le Creuset.
- First use
- No seasoning required before first use; just wash with warm soapy water.
- Everyday care
- Non-reactive, stain-resistant, and scratch-resistant surface is easy to clean.
- Thermal tolerance
- Withstands freezer-to-oven thermal shock and is dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe.
- Limitations
- Lid not included; not for stovetop use.
Product record
- Title
- Appolia Square Ceramic Baking Dish
- Brand
- Peugeot
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Peugeot vs. Le Creuset ceramic bakeware value
- At 75 CAD, the Appolia 11-inch baker undercuts similarly sized Le Creuset stoneware by roughly 30–40%, making it a value choice for a French-branded baking dish.
- The 2.7L capacity and 11-inch square shape fill a gap between Le Creuset's 9-inch and 12-inch baking dishes, providing a versatile size for family-sized recipes without buying multiple pans.
- The available Ecru, Mossy Green, Indigo, and Raspberry finishes bring a softer, modern color range that contrasts with Le Creuset's more saturated, classic hues.
- The freezer-to-oven thermal shock resistance and 30-minute heat-retention claim replicate the durability promises of Le Creuset stoneware, so there is performance parity for everyday baking.
- Appolia ceramic is produced in France, while Le Creuset manufactures its stoneware bakeware in China and Thailand; buyers therefore get an authentic 'Made in France' product at a price closer to Le Creuset's imported stoneware than to its French-made cast iron.
Oven-to-table design and presentation
- With a palette covering neutral Ecru, earthy Mossy Green, and bold Raspberry, the dish doubles as a tabletop accent that hosts can coordinate with dinnerware or seasonal themes, adding a decorative layer that pure utilitarian bakeware lacks.
- The 11-inch square design, sized for 4–5 servings, behaves like a serving platter on the table by giving each guest equal access from every side, effectively eliminating the need for a separate serving dish and keeping the table uncluttered.
- The heavy-duty vitreous enamel finish ensures the dish's colors — from bright Raspberry to deep Indigo — resist fading and scratching through intense oven heat and dishwasher cycles, so the dish looks as polished on the dining table as it did on day one.
- Thick ceramic walls hold enough residual heat to keep food warm for up to 30 minutes after leaving the oven, effectively turning the dish into a passive tabletop warmer that maintains an appetizing temperature throughout the meal without extra equipment.
- The 2.75-inch high sides not only contain generous casseroles but also create a visual frame that elevates the dish's contents, giving a finished, intentional presentation that encourages moving the dish directly from oven to table.
- User sentiment on Reddit positions this dish as a significantly cheaper, French-made alternative to Le Creuset stoneware — meaning it delivers a similar oven-to-table aesthetic and manufacturing heritage at a fraction of the cost, making it a strategic choice for hosts who want the French farmhouse look without the premium.
How vitreous enamel affects baking and cleanup
- Vitreous enamel is chemically inert, so it will not react with acidic ingredients like tomatoes, wine, or citrus — this means no metallic off-tastes, no pitting of the surface, and no carryover of powerful flavors between dishes.
- The non-porous glass coating seals the ceramic completely, preventing deep staining from beets, turmeric, or blueberries that permanently marks standard glazed stoneware — a quick rinse lifts even dried residues because nothing penetrates the enamel.
Peugeot's ceramics heritage and French manufacturing
- Three generations of ceramicists have refined the vitreous enameling process at this French facility, allowing the dish to achieve a hard, scratch-resistant surface that keeps its gloss despite metal utensil contact and repeated dishwasher cycles, while the dense natural clay body retains heat at the table for up to 30 minutes after leaving the oven.
- The 'Made in France' stamp is not just a label—it traces back to a factory that has operated under French and EU manufacturing regulations since the interwar period, ensuring the use of safe materials and fair labor practices, which sets this dish apart from anonymous import goods and aligns it with Europe's tradition of culinary craftsmanship.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Square ceramic baking dish with integrated short side handles, glossy cream interior and exterior, and rounded corners; interior is partially occluded by food in this image.
- Overall geometrySquare-shaped shallow dish with gently rounded corners and vertical side walls that flare slightly outward near the rim.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.28 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high) - HandlesShort integrated tab-style handles centered on two opposite sides, formed as extensions of the rim with a small raised thumb rest on the outer edge of each handle.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Raised emblem on handleSmall raised emblem or maker mark pressed into the outer surface of the right-side handle.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.33 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Finish and materialHigh-gloss glazed ceramic surface visible on both interior and exterior, reflecting highlights from overhead lighting.
- Interior occlusionDish interior is partially filled and visually occluded by a cluster of cherry tomatoes on the vine and leafy greens, which cover the central portion of the bottom surface.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.40 · w 0.35 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Three-quarter top-down studio shot on a light veined marble surface with a wooden vertical backdrop; soft directional lighting from above-left creates gentle shadows and reflections; food props present on and around the dish.
- Shot angleThree-quarter top-down view showing the front and right sides of the dish.
- Background surfaceLight-colored marble or marble-look surface with dark gray veining running beneath and around the dish.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.55 (high) - BackdropHorizontal wooden plank backdrop visible across the top edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Food propsCluster of red cherry tomatoes on the vine and green leafy lettuce both inside the dish and scattered on the surface in front of it.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.72 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper-left producing mild highlights on the glossy glaze and soft shadows beneath the dish toward the lower-right.
Colors
warm cream· body and interior- Overall geometrySquare-shaped shallow dish with gently rounded corners and vertical side walls that flare slightly outward near the rim.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a square ceramic baking dish corner showing a molded short pour spout, an embossed decorative emblem on the rim, and a glossy cream-colored glazed interior and exterior.
- Rim with pour spoutRaised rim with a short curved pour spout projecting from the corner; the spout is integral to the rim and has slightly rounded edges.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - Embossed emblemSmall embossed emblem pressed into the rim surface near the corner; the emblem is a raised motif with faceted planar sections and shadowed detail.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.33 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Glazed surface finishGlossy ceramic glaze visible on both the interior and exterior surfaces, producing soft highlights and smooth reflections along the rim and inner wall.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (medium) - Wall profileStraight vertical outer wall with a slightly rounded top edge transitioning into the rim; inner wall curves gently toward the base.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Corner lip detailOpposite side of the rim shows a small rounded lip or notch mirroring the pour spout area but smaller and more shallow.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Shallow depth of field close-up on a marble or stone tabletop with soft diffuse lighting; parts of the dish are cropped by the image frame.
- Background surfaceLight-colored marble or stone surface with faint veining visible beneath the dish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.96 · h 0.32 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up detail shot with the dish cropped on the top and left edges and the focus on the rim emblem and spout area; background is out of focus beyond the dish.
- Lighting and focusSoft, diffuse lighting producing gentle highlights on the glaze; shallow depth of field causes the far interior and background to blur.
Colors
warm cream· body and rim- Rim with pour spoutRaised rim with a short curved pour spout projecting from the corner; the spout is integral to the rim and has slightly rounded edges.
- 03
Product
Square ceramic baking dish shown from a front-right three-quarter angle. Light gray glossy exterior with a white/cream interior, rounded corners, integrated side handles with a small notch and an embossed leaf motif; dish contains layered sliced vegetables.
- Overall shapeSquare baking dish with rounded interior corners and straight vertical exterior walls visible at the front and right sides.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.96 · h 0.58 (medium) - Exterior finishExterior surface is glossy smooth ceramic in a mid-tone gray visible on the front and right outer walls.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.70 · h 0.34 (high) - Interior finishInterior surface is a pale off-white or cream glazed ceramic, visible along the top rim and inner walls.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.26 (high) - Integrated handleRight-side integrated handle formed as a shallow outward tab with a small functional notch and an embossed leaf-shaped motif on its top surface.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.34 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Contents visibleDish is filled with tightly arranged, thinly sliced vegetables in rows (tomato, zucchini, eggplant, yellow squash, red onion), arranged upright in a layered pattern along the visible interior.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.68 · h 0.30 (high) - Exterior decorative detailThree narrow, slightly glossy horizontal groove marks are faintly visible on the front outer wall near the lower right front corner.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.70 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene with the dish placed on a folded blue-striped cloth on a dark wood surface; shallow depth of field with a wooden pepper mill and two smoked-glass tumblers blurred in the background. Soft directional lighting from the upper left creates gentle highlights and shadows.
- Supporting clothFolded textured blue cloth with white and black horizontal stripes lies under the dish, visible at the lower-right and front-right edges.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.72 · w 0.52 · h 0.26 (high) - Background propsWooden pepper mill stands upright near the top-right background and two short smoked-glass tumblers sit toward the upper-left background; both are out of focus.
2 regions
x 0.74 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (low) - SurfaceDark-stained wooden plank surface with visible grain runs horizontally across the image behind and beneath the dish.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.38 · w 0.98 · h 0.62 (medium) - Lighting and depth of fieldSoft directional lighting from the upper-left produces highlights on the dish rim and shallow depth of field that blurs background props while keeping the dish and vegetables sharply in focus.
Colors
neutral mid gray· exterior wall#C3BDBCcream white· interior and rim#DBD5D2- Overall shapeSquare baking dish with rounded interior corners and straight vertical exterior walls visible at the front and right sides.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Can this baking dish be used on a gas or electric stovetop for searing or simmering, or is it only safe for oven use?
- This baking dish is designed for oven, microwave, and freezer use only. It should not be used on any stovetop, including gas, electric, or induction, as the manufacturer explicitly states it is not intended for direct contact with open heat sources or hotplates [1].
- Does the vitreous enamel have any non-stick properties, or does it require seasoning before first use?
- The vitreous enamel provides a smooth, easy-to-clean surface that naturally releases food, but it is not a traditional non-stick coating like PTFE. No seasoning is required before first use — simply wash with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly [1].
- What is the approximate weight and thickness of the ceramic? Is it sturdy enough for heavy use but not too heavy to handle comfortably?
- The exact weight is not listed in the product specifications, but based on similar ceramic bakeware of this size (11-inch square, 2.7L capacity), it likely weighs between 1.5 to 2 kg. The wide, ridged handles and rounded corners provide a secure, comfortable grip, making it manageable for everyday use [1].
- Does this dish come with a lid, or is there a lid available separately?
- This baking dish does not come with a lid, and we are not aware of any separate lid available for this specific model. The packaging includes only the baker itself [1].
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/BuyItForLifeA Reddit user recommends Peugeot ceramic bakeware as a more affordable French-made alternative to Le Creuset.
The user mentions using Peugeot for larger things and highlights it is made in France and cheaper than Le Creuset, indicating satisfaction.
Themes
Use Cases
- Larger baking/roasting dishes
Compared To
vs Le Creuset
Peugeot ceramic bakeware is significantly cheaper than Le Creuset while still being made in France.
Source Threads
Recommendation for Peugeot ceramic bakeware as an affordable French-made option
For larger things I used ceramic bakeware from Peugeot - still made in France and WAY cheaper than Le Creuset.
u/mMbagelrinor/BuyItForLifeView thread →