Should pie pans be greased?

Chef's answer
Do not oil or grease glass pie plates. Thin, aluminum pie pans are a poor choice because they cook unevenly. If you have to use them, double them up and use two. Dull metal pie plates are better than shiny metal pans for making pies.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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He says the keys to keeping it from sticking are:
  • heat a heavy pan to a high heat (use an oil with a very high smoke point - he used canola but added a bit of butter)
  • dredge lightly with a bit of flour (shake off excess)
  • jiggle the pan around a lot for the first 10 seconds or so after adding the fish, skin-side down!
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    Myth 4: Drinking out of aluminum cans or cooking in aluminum pots and pans can lead to Alzheimer's disease. Reality: During the 1960s and 1970s, aluminum emerged as a possible suspect in Alzheimer's.
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    Copper, zinc and iron High levels of iron were first reported in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease in 1953. Since that time it has been shown that iron, as well as zinc and copper are associated with the hallmark Alzheimer's proteins amyloid and tau in the brain.
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    Stainless steel pans look smooth, but the cooking surface actually has tiny pores. When you heat the pan, the steel expands and the pores shrink. The shrinking pores grip onto the food, causing it to stick. To prevent sticking, preheat the pan to medium, then add ample oil, then add the food.
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    Do we really need seasoning of the stainless steel pan? The short answer is no. It is beneficial to season your stainless steel skillet regularly and it works really well! However, over time, you can learn to manage the heat and use the pan without seasoning and with a little oil.24 Jul 2019
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    Glass slows the flow of heat between the oven's air and your batter, until the glass itself heats up. Then the glass retains heat far longer than metal will. Because of these properties, batter baked in glass often takes longer.29 Mar 2018
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    Glass slows the flow of heat between the oven's air and your batter, until the glass itself heats up. Then the glass retains heat far longer than metal will. Because of these properties, batter baked in glass often takes longer.29 Mar 2018
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