Cuisinart Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 3-Piece Saucepan and Boiler Set

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1. J D Verified Buyer – 12 April 2024

   There is only one line of Cuisinart still made in France, the Classic tri-ply line. I’m sure they oversee their Chinese made lines very well, but I was excited to see this line on cuisinartoutlets.com. They have a limited lifetime guarantee but I believe it is only for US and Canada residents, nevertheless its an assurance of quality, even if we can’t activate it here in Australia.

   This is an 18cm inner diameter, 12 cm deep, 3 quart (2.84 litre) very solid saucepan with lid (yes it is heavy but well balanced with the handles, you can the control I have flipping it around in the video) and a double boiler insert also 18cm diameter, max depth 12cm at base of inner conical nadir. Total height (as they nest) of 18cm.

   The lid fits both the pan and the double boiler. There is a warning to beware of vacuum seal when using – that is how precisely it is made.

   I was after a saucepan this volume as I’m progressively retiring out an old stainless steel set and just rebuying items I need for dishes I can’t do in the instant pot and air fryer -so the French made double boiler included clinched it for me.

   Double boilers are for making sensitive sauces like hollandaise and other emulsions like cheese sauces and for custard and tempering chocolate and many dessert type sauces, even infusing oils, that you need indirect heat to get right. You can always jimmy one up yourself with a glass bowl and a saucepan if you’re prepared to wrangle it and risk your bowl and produce. The well designed handles on these are just right for a more clumsy person like me.

   It says it is dishwasher suitable but I find stainless steel keeps its appearance better with handwashing (and wiping dry). Another thing about stainless steel people don’t seem to know, gauging from the comments I have seen, is to only add salt after the water is boiling to avoid pitting. Of course med high is as hot as you should take stainless steel on the stove top too, which is why a well made pan is important so you get good heat distribution and never need it higher than that. In the oven you can take it to 260 degrees Celsius/ 500 Fahrenheit. .

   Expensive, but it’s something you can always pass down when you head off to the old people’s home in decades to come
   EDIT: prices vary widely, the one I bought was from cuisinartoutlets.com au, make sure you check the rrp .
   

2. California Verified Buyer – 25 May 2024

   I was so impressed with this cuisinart French Classic tri ply double boiler that I bought a 13 piece set of pots and pans in this same product line. That’s serious!

   Note that this is the only cuisinart product line of pots and pans that is actually made in France, not China, and the handle and pot are both stamped “made in France”. The inside rounded boiler isn’t stamped but I don’t know how they could stamp it based on the rounded bottom. Anyway, am totally in love with my double boiler and looking forward to receiving the full set of pots and pans – French Classic tri ply.
   

3. Mary N Verified Buyer – 26 June 2024

   Amazing knowledgeable customer service! Greats tips on maintaining the pots in best shape for years to come. I would buy their product not only because it’s great but also to learn from what CS has to offer; such a great customer service is just a proof of the high quality of their product.
   

4. User Friendly Verified Buyer – 26 August 2024

   But a great cook does need great pans and these are ultra fantabulous! Yes, I can cook. And I can shop. My Wife hates the amount of time I spend comparing products, reading reviews and getting opinions. I looked at all brands, all styles and all sets with their respective add-on’s to see what I felt was the best for me. I like the clad multilayer bottoms. I like the big thick round long handles. How fast they heat up and transfer heat evenly is important. How the handles feel in your hand. I don’t care how they look. They live in a cupboard, on the stove or in the sink. I care how they cook and how they feel and handle. I have big hands and mostly all handles are thin, frail and very uncomfortable in my hands even with a pot holder or cooking rag wrapped around. These feel good, are comfortable to grip and all handles are well done and they cook great. They also clean great IF you read the directions on how to cook properly with them. There is one issue… and I expected it, and my Wife has issues with it… they are heavy. But, that is what makes a great set of pans. Remember, these are stainless, not aluminum. If they’re not heavy, they’re not as good. The smallest skillet could easily be a formidable weapon. LOL.
   

5. steven dyer Verified Buyer – 6 October 2024

   these are great have cooked scrambled eggs, ham, fried pork chops and more nothing has stuck, clean up was easy have had to use barkeepers friend twice with sponge otherwise dawn soap hand wash no dishwasher. trick is nothing over medium heat you dont need nothing more than that and heat pan to cooking temp before adding oil or what your cooking. they are a little bit heavy than my old ones but these are built like a tank! have not ever had one tip over by itself even empty those other people who claim they do are on drugs holusanating or something. the finish is stunning on them like a mirror and stay that way if you take the right care with of them. FANTASTIC PURCHASE!!!!
   

6. G. Grant Verified Buyer – 1 March 2025

   It’s slightly larger than expected but that’s ok. Quality is great! I’m super happy with my purchase.
   

7. L. Slimp Verified Buyer – 3 May 2025

   So far so good. Base is nice and heavy. Not sure what other reviewers are saying about Teflon coating – there is no Teflon coating!! The insert is rounded on the bottom – no big deal. I set it on a canning jar ring. Have not “used” this yet but did bring water to a boil and measured 6 C of water into the top as well. Fits perfectly and right size for my use. It works well on induction cook top. Ok used it for real today and thoroughly impressed. Before I had this it took at least a half hour to get the milk for making yogurt to temp of185. With this double boiler- 10 minutes. Also I set the insert in a colander when I need it to stand alone. Still a 5-Star purchase Update Used once/week since purchase as intended. I beset cleans up well in dishwasher. BUT I have little small rust spots on the bottom of the base. Have cleaned off rust with vinegar and put a thin film of oil to protect. Good stainless should not rust. Advice – don’t put the base in the dishwasher.

   

8. Sandy H. Verified Buyer – 8 May 2025

   Cuisinart FCT1113-18 French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 3-Piece Saucepan and Double Boiler Set I’ve used this double boiler about 5 times now since purchasing it a few weeks ago. I liked how it’s heavy steel but now the bottom of each of the pans is dark-colored and spotty. I used it on low to medium heat, avoiding high heat as was directed but it still stained. Not happy about it at all!! Any tips on how to get it back to new condition?

   

9. Dataw Buyer Verified Buyer – 10 May 2025

   I have owned many different double boilers over the years and I have never had one like this. The pan is sturdy and well made but the upper pan has a rounded bottom such that you can not take the upper pan off the lower and place it on a flat surface. This also means you can’t use the upper pan by itself. I am very disappointed as I thought I had done my research and know Cuisinart is a generally a good product. It is also more expensive than some of the other models I researched. I regret not returning it.