Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Set: 9 Glass Containers for Mixed-Size Leftovers

Pyrex Simply Store’s 18-piece set is really a nine-container system: nine tempered-glass dishes plus nine color-coded plastic lids. That distinction matters if you are comparing it with “18-container” bundles. This article covers Amazon US child ASIN B0157G34AY, which matches Pyrex SKU 1123268 and UPC 071160096929 after normalizing the leading zero.

The set mixes round and rectangular containers instead of repeating one meal-prep size. It is designed for households that store everything from small sides to a larger batch of leftovers and want to see the food through clear glass rather than opaque plastic.

Nine containers cover six practical capacities

The exact set includes one 1-cup round, two 2-cup rounds, two 4-cup rounds, one 7-cup round, two 3-cup rectangles, and one 6-cup rectangle, each with a matching lid. That gives you small portions for sauces or snacks, mid-size containers for lunches and leftovers, and two larger options without making every piece oversized.

The tradeoff is obvious: this is not the best choice if you want five identical lunch boxes. A uniform meal-prep set is easier when every portion is the same. Pyrex’s mixed assortment is stronger when your refrigerator holds many different kinds of food and you want the container size to follow the portion instead of forcing every meal into the same box.

Tempered glass favors visibility, reheating, and stain resistance

Pyrex describes the containers as durable tempered glass that resists stains and does not absorb food odors or flavors. Clear glass also makes refrigerator scanning easier because you can identify leftovers without opening several lids. The pieces are designed to nest and stack with other Pyrex storage, which helps when the set is split between a cabinet and the refrigerator.

Glass is heavier than plastic and can break if dropped or subjected to sudden temperature changes. Pyrex’s safety guidance specifically warns against moving glass directly from the freezer to a hot oven or placing hot glass on wet or cool surfaces. That care requirement is worth accepting only if you actually value glass for storage and reheating.

Microwave and dishwasher use still requires lid and glass care

The exact product page lists the glass containers as dishwasher-, freezer-, and microwave-safe. The BPA-free plastic lids are listed for the freezer, microwave, and top rack of the dishwasher. Pyrex’s current use-and-care guidance adds an important detail: plastic lids should be removed or vented at least 1/4 inch before microwaving, and lids should never go in a conventional or convection oven.

The glass itself can be used for reheating in a microwave and, under Pyrex’s general glassware instructions, in a properly preheated conventional or convection oven. Sudden temperature changes remain the bigger safety issue, so oven capability should not be treated as permission to move a cold container straight into high heat. For simple leftovers, the easiest workflow is usually refrigerator to microwave, with the lid vented or removed as directed.

Buy it for mixed leftovers, not a locking leakproof system

This set makes the most sense for households replacing a jumble of mismatched containers with clear glass in several useful sizes. The round and rectangular mix works for soups, sides, lunch portions, cut fruit, and larger leftovers, while color-coded lids make matching easier.

Skip it if low weight is the priority, if you need several identical meal-prep boxes, or if you want a latching leakproof system for carrying liquids in a bag. The Simply Store lids are secure fitted plastic lids rather than the multi-latch design used by some transport-focused containers.

For everyday refrigerator storage, reheating, and mixed portions, the appeal is the range: nine glass containers from 1 to 7 cups, not nine copies of the same size.