Darware Copper Canelle Pastry Molds (4-Pack); 2-Inch Bordeaux French Custard Cannele Cake Traditional Pastry Baking Molds with Heat-Conducting Copper

I purchased three sets of Darware molds for myself. In the image shared, I show the three different sets, with various degrees of wear. I used the most-worn set ~12 times, and the newest set ~6 times in total. Note the significant product wear and copper oxidation these molds develop over time.This product provides decent quality for the price. Given that real canele molds will cost $25-28 per piece (for a total of $300-336 for a set of 12), these give a consumer with less disposable income a passable solution for making caneles the "traditional" way (i.e. without a silicone mold).These molds are certainly not pure copper with a tin plating on the inside. To advertise the molds this way is disingenuous, borderline deceitful. Mauviel (the "name brand") molds of comparable size weigh ~86g each, whereas these molds are only ~55g (fourth image). It appears that the molds are made from a cheaper metal, with an exterior copper coating and an interior tin lining. The exterior copper finish is beginning to rub off with repeated use, and the inner non-copper metal is beginning to show. The third image above shows this progression; the silver color beginning to show at the bottom of the molds is not normal "tarnish" or copper oxidation (which would present as a more pronounced bluish-green color), but rather the non-copper interior metal beginning to be uncovered. The detailed product description even acknowledges this, stating "each mold has a tin interior and exterior coated with copper for heat conduction." So, if you think you are buying true copper canele molds, buy from a French brand name, not a cheap replica piece made in India with non-standard materials.Despite this fact, the molds are wonderfully functional, and are capable of making a great canele using a proper beeswax/butter coating. I have used them many times and have produced mostly successful caneles. I would recommend them for their functionality, with the caveat that nontraditional materials are used in its construction.

(Yes, I over baked them by about 5 min—don’t judge, it was my first attempt 🤓)These gave a perfectly even bake to the canelé. And in the end, that’s what we’re looking for, right. They are slightly smaller than I expected. They held only 55g of batter. But performed very well.

I got two sets of these. I didn't even bother to open one of them. Two of the molds in the set I did open had deep scratches around the inside about 1/4 inch below the top. They were quite rough and would've made it impossible to get the custards out intact. They are beautiful on the outside but garbage on the inside. I just wouldn't recommend when 1/2 the product they send is bad. And they aren't cheap either!

Canneles molds made beautiful pastries with even, crisp exteriors and custard inside, just as pretty as professionally served. I used melted beeswax and butter to paint the molds insides with a pastry brush; the pastries popped out easily after baking. The beeswax is a little tough to clean off the molds, but this was just my first try. Clean the molds when they’re still warm, to help with the beeswax removal, I think. Also use a wire cooling rack on top of a parchment lined cookie sheet to place the molds for cooking. This will collect the bubbled over butter and beeswax during baking, so cleanup is easier.

The media could not be loaded. I updated to four stars because I ordered eight of them and one pack of 4 seems to be used. Disappointed because I am using them for my business. Still good items though**I am french, I have a business of cannelés and I was tired to tried multiple combination of temperature with my aluminum canneles mold! As soon as I tried those was my cannelés was a succes. I ordered 7 of them and I am planning to order more and more...!

The media could not be loaded. I’ve searched many sites before deciding to buy these and they did the job nicely for a fraction of the cost of “real” copper molds. It was my first time making caneles so I’ve got some more practicing to do before achieving a perfect looking cake. The molds retained their copper color nicely after baking, contrary to some other reviews that I’ve read. There were a few minor exterior blemishes on the tins but I didn’t think they were significant enough to return. And for the price the quality is about what I expected.

I've read reviews that say they are not copper, and maybe they're not but they produce a perfect Canale. The copper on the outside cooks off after the first use and I was going to return them but the results were so good I was going to order four more but they are unavailable for the time being. I will order more when they are available. If any of you don't like them let me know and I'll buy them from you. I also experimented with the wax/butter combo and it was a pain so I tried non-stick spray and tested them head to head and the spray was just as good with little or no cleanup and a blind taste test confirmed you can't tell the difference in taste. I have used them a half dozen times so far with perfect results...and I'm not kidding about buying yours. UPDATE 09/30/20...Just received 4 of the French made Canale molds and will go head to head with these this weekend. I will advise of the results. I see these are available again and I just may buy some more. The French ones are heavier and I'm going to see if the copper comes off after use and the French ones are about $20 each, delivered, and come from Labo&Gato in France. UPDATE 10/06/20: Baked with both this weekend and the results are in................DEAD TIE!!! Looked the same and blind taste tested the same with three people...so the cheaper ($10 ea. VS $20 ea) were the best deal.

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