
Peugeot Appolia Ceramic Cookware
What comes to mind when you hear the term ceramic? The nostalgic dishes on grandma's coffee table? Or pottery markets for art and trinkets? All well and good, but not what we think of at Butch. Today, we're talking about Appolia ceramics – the material of which cooking dreams are made.
Appolia – the ceramic brand by Peugeot
The French traditional company Peugeot stands not only for professional mills but also for high-quality ceramic dishes that combine perfect usability, meaning inner values, with an attractive appearance. For this, Peugeot brought the renowned ceramic brand „Appolia“ on board. The ovenproof dishes are exclusively made in France – therefore, the quality seal „Origine France“ can be used here as a distinction. The ovenproof Appolia dishes – casserole dishes, baking dishes, bread baking dishes, gratin dishes, cake pans, soufflé pots, tart pans, and terrine molds – are available in various sizes, shapes, and colors.
Appolia Baking Dishes Made of Enameled Ceramic
The Peugeot baking dishes of the Appolia brand are manufactured in a ceramic workshop in Brittany. This workshop was founded in 1930 and thus has many years of experience in producing high-quality ceramic products. The ingredients of the ceramic mass from which the Appolia dishes are pressed are exclusively of natural origin and guaranteed to be free of lead, nickel, and cadmium. The dishes are glazed with a special enamel that gives the Appolia ceramics a radiant shine and long-lasting color.
Appolia in the Oven and on the Table
Ceramic dishes of the Appolia brand are generally convincing due to their high quality and functionality, but they are also full of clever details, such as: high edges for leak-proof cooking in the oven, rounded corners for easier serving and cleaning, and wide, handy handles for safe holding and transporting. The handles are additionally grooved on the underside, providing even more safety when handling and carrying. On the table, another advantage of your new cookware becomes apparent: the high heat retention capacity of the material. This means your oven dish stays warm for a long time on the set table in the ceramic dish. More time to enjoy and chat.
Appolia When Washing
After eating comes the less pleasant part – washing up. Don't worry, it's not a big deal here: a specially developed glaze mixture is used for Appolia ceramics. This high-quality enamel not only gives your ceramic dish the aforementioned high gloss, but it also protects it from scratches and abrasion and is, of course, food-safe. The smooth surface also ensures easy cleaning. According to the manufacturer, the ceramic dishes are dishwasher safe – but honestly, we recommend gentle hand washing. We see it similarly to the decision "car in the car wash" - some do it, others don't. Done!
Oh la la, we're not done yet. There's more in this collection. The Appolia dishes are available in various shapes, sizes, and eight chic colors. The different sizes of a dish can be stacked inside each other in the kitchen cabinet to save space.
Some Like It Hot - Appolia Likes It Hot AND Cold
And if there's any quiche or lasagna left over? Chapeau! Let it cool and put it in the fridge. Or even in the freezer. Appolia cookware withstands temperatures down to minus 20°C. And then simply reheat in the oven (up to 250°C). What you should avoid, however, is the following: ceramics do not like extreme temperature differences. So don't place the hot dish on a cold wet cloth. Hot on top, suddenly cold on the bottom – this could lead to cracks in the material, rendering the dish unusable. Therefore: Treat yourself to a trivet by Jack & Lucy – available here in the shop, so nothing burns or breaks.
One more thing: You know, we at Butch set high standards when it comes to the quality and functionality of our products. If manufacturers also impress us with mindful, sustainable actions – all the better. Appolia has imposed strict environmental protection measures, such as: recycling all product waste, reducing packaging material, using natural raw materials, optimizing manufacturing processes – also with the aim of reducing emissions and energy consumption.
All of this together makes a true brand for us. No nice marketing fairy tales, but real authenticity. Butch stands for and behind this.
In the Butch shop, you will find almost the entire range of Appolia, in the colors Ecru, Saffron Yellow, Terracotta, Red, Aubergine, Blue, Slate, and Satin Black:
Baking dish round / oval / rectangular / square
Tart dish
Quiche dish
Terrine with lid
Rectangular cake dish
Soufflé pot
Serving platter
Baking sheet for rolls