6 Best Ceramic Cookware Sets, According to Expert Testing

Oven-safe: Up to 600°F (lids up to 425°F) | Induction ready: Yes | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Set includes: 8-inch frying pan, 9.5-inch frying pan, 11-inch frying pan, 5-quart stock pot with lid, 2-quart saucepan with lid, 3-quart saucepan with lid, 3-quart sauté pan with lid, 11-inch grill pan with lid, three pan protectors

This ceramic cookware set stands out for being lightweight but sturdy with a nice variety of pots and pans that you'll find yourself using all the time. Plus, the pans are comfortable to hold — their signature handle contours to rest comfortably in your palm. The light-colored interior is pleasant to look at and resists stains, while the dark exterior hides them completely. During testing, we also noticed that the light interior made it harder to see any scratches on the rim that often occur with coated cookware.

In our tests, our eggs released easily with the help of a spatula and the sauce we simmered barely stuck to the bottom in our scorch test, and it cleaned right up. We particularly like the size and shape of the casserole pot, which has a 5-quart capacity — large enough to boil pasta and soup, but not overwhelmingly heavy. Most of the pieces nest inside of each other with the exception of a few lids, and the included pot protectors help guard against scratching.

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Oven-safe: Up to 350°F | Induction ready: No | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Set includes: 8.5-inch frying pan, 10-inch frying pan, 5-quart Dutch oven with lid, 1-quart saucepan with lid, 2-quart saucepan with lid, 3-quart sauté pan, slotted turner, solid spoon, slotted spoon, pasta fork

Heft is often used as a marker of good cookware, but a good lightweight set has the advantage of being easy to carry, which is why we love this set. In our tests, the pots and pans offered up solid performance. The pans had good nonstick properties and cleaned up beautifully. Eggs didn't stick to the pan and the 10-inch skillet heated quickly and evenly in our heat distribution test, producing a nicely browned and tender steak. The saucepans heated quickly as well, and they feature pour spouts that came in handy when we poured out our sauce. The large, comfy handles were easy to grasp and stayed cool during cooking.

Available in blue and gray, the pots and pans are made from recycled aluminum. They stack relatively neatly and come with four plastic cooking tools as a nice bonus, especially for the price. The set costs less than other ceramic cookware sets on our list but doesn't skimp on how well they cook. Plus, you can order each piece individually if you don't want the entire set.

Oven-safe: Up to 550°F | Induction ready: Yes | Dishwasher safe: No, hand wash only | Set includes: 10.5-inch frying pan, 3-quart saucepan with lid, 4.5-quart sauté pan, 6.5-quart Dutch oven with lid, four modular magnetic pan racks, canvas lid holder with hooks

This set from Caraway offers the basics you need to outfit your kitchen. The set includes a 10.5-inch fry pan, 3-quart saucepan, 4.5-quart sauté pan and 6.5-quart Dutch oven as well as a holder for each pan and a holder for the lids. It comes in an array of colors that make them pretty enough to leave out on your stovetop when they're not in use. In our tests, the skillet offered good nonstick properties that made cleanup easier. They did, however, become less nonstick over time, which is common, so don't be afraid to use grease as needed.

The pots have beautiful flat lids that match the color of their base. While they're not transparent to see what's going on inside, there is an option to purchase a 10.5-inch glass lid. Each lid has a small steam vent that serves as a good indicator of what's happening inside (high steam = rolling boil; low steam = about to boil). We found the lid handles can get hot and condensation can build up on the inside, so beware when opening hot pans.

The set comes with a canvas storage sleeve for the lids, as well as magnetic pan racks that proved useful but could be bulky for some homes. The set is oven-safe up to 650ºF.

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Oven-safe: Up to 600°F (lids up to 425°F) | Induction ready: Yes | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Set includes: 10-inch frying pan, 12-inch frying pan, 3-quart sauté pan with lid, 2.3-quart saucepan with lid, 3.3-quart saucepan with lid, 5.2-quart casserole lid

These ceramic cookware pieces from Oxo can stand up to the heat. They can handle searing steaks or quick sautés and they're oven-safe up to 600ºF. The wide bases sit flush on range tops and their interior is slick and cleans up easily. Plus, they have flush rivets so food doesn't have anywhere to get trapped. We appreciate the sturdy handles that make them easy to maneuver, just be sure to have an oven mitt handy as the handles can get hot. The lids are flat with a large knob, which offer a modern design and allow for stacking when inverted, and the rims are resistant to scratching.

Oven-safe: Up to 600°F (lids up to 425°F) | Induction ready: Yes | Dishwasher safe: Yes, but hand wash is recommended | Set includes: 8-inch frying pan, 10-inch frying pan, 2-quart saucepan with lid, 4-quart saucepan with lid, 4-quart sauté pan with lid, 8-quart stock pot with insert and lid

Stanley Tucci collaborated with GreenPan to create this ceramic-coated pot and pan set. We've started testing this set in our Lab and are pleased with the results so far. We also appreciate that these feel sturdy and the wide handles are comfortable to hold. The pans are on the heavy side but well balanced. Our experts noted the 10-inch skillet has a wide surface area and in our tests produced a nicely browned steak, and eggs were easy to flip without using any oil.

The stock pot boiled water relatively quickly compared to other stock pots we tested. It comes with a pasta insert that made it easy to drain our ziti. The lids are flat and chic with oversized handles and are made of transparent glass, though the handles can get hot. The lids are oven-safe up to 425ºF and the cookware is oven-safe up to 600ºF.

Oven-safe: Up to 600°F | Induction ready: Yes | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Set includes: 8-inch frying pan, 10-inch frying pan, 3.26-quart saucepan with lid, 4.37-quart sauté pan with lid, 6.61-quart stock pot with lid, silicone turner, two pan protectors, sponge

For those seeking their first cookware set, the Nova ceramic 10-piece cooking set has you covered. It includes the essential pots and pans a basic cook needs, along with a silicone spoon and spatula, while avoiding extra pieces that might go unused. Plus, it's a great price for colorful cookware. This line is available in a soothing assortment of earth tones, including clay, coral, cream, deep teal and ocean. The modern curved lid handles are not only stylish but also functional, making them easy to grip and lift.

Not only is this beautiful cookware eye-catching, but its performance impressed our experts as well. In our Lab tests, the pans distributed heat evenly, cooking up an evenly browned steak with crisp edges. When it came to scrambled eggs, there was some sticking, but it wiped away easily with a sponge after cooking. The pans have a nice weight — neither too heavy nor too light — making them easy to maneuver while still feeling sturdy.