Parents decorating cupcakes together
If you want to sprinkle Gestampte Muisjes over cupcakes or cake, you can set out small portions separately. Jumbo suggests using them to decorate baked goods; the serving glass doesn’t need to go in the oven.
Which glassware is right for you?
Families looking for a storage jar
Once you’ve finished, the main thing is to store any leftovers in a suitable jar for dry food, with a well-fitting lid. Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack and recommends keeping it dry. Check how much space the quantity you want to store will take up in the jar.
Home bakers who want to bake in glass
If your recipe calls for baking in the glass dish itself, follow the instructions for that exact product. Ball advises against baking in its Ball and Kerr preserving jars, while WECK Jars describes oven use for a specific Bundt Jar.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the glassware needs to go in the oven, is only for dry storage or is mainly for serving small portions at the table. Each use calls for different product features.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Baking in glass | Check the oven instructions and temperature limit for the exact model; don’t assume something is oven-safe just because it’s called a ‘storage jar’ or ‘preserving jar’. | If I want to bake the dessert in glass, the dish I choose needs to be designed for that purpose. For around 40% of consumers, oven suitability would be their main concern when buying. |
| Dry storage | Check the lid, opening and the space the quantity of topping will actually take up. A weight of 270 g doesn’t, by itself, tell you what capacity jar you need. | I want to be able to store any leftover Gestampte Muisjes somewhere dry after decorating. For around 30% of consumers, storage would be the deciding factor. |
| Serving portions at the table | Check that the glassware sits steadily and that you can serve the topping with a spoon; inspect it for damage before use. | When several children are decorating baked goods, I want to avoid everyone reaching for the same large jar. For around 30% of consumers, serving everything neatly would be the priority. |
Common mistakes
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Using a storage jar as a baking dish
Glassware for dry storage isn’t automatically oven-safe. Ball advises against baking in Ball and Kerr preserving jars, while WECK Jars describes oven use for a specific Bundt Jar.
Only bake in glass if the manufacturer specifies that the exact product is oven-safe, and follow the instructions provided.
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Choosing a jar size based only on the pack weight
Albert Heijn lists De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes in a 270 g pack. That weight doesn’t tell you how much space the topping will take up in a jar.
Work out how much you want to decant, then check the jar’s capacity and opening, as well as how full you want it to be.
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Overlooking ingredients and allergens
Albert Heijn lists sugar and wheat starch among the ingredients in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes. A topping on baked goods is still an ingredient that may be relevant to the people eating it.
Read the current label before setting out the topping for a group, and decide in advance how much you want to serve.
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Ignoring damaged glass or a sudden change in temperature
When issuing a safety warning about a particular glass item, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlighted the risk of breakage from a large, sudden change in temperature. This warning doesn’t apply to all glass jars.
Check glassware for damage before use and, if using it with heat, follow the instructions for the product you’ve chosen.
Brands to consider
De Ruijter
De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes is the topping in this selection, not the glassware. Jumbo suggests using it to decorate cupcakes, cake and other baked goods.
- Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack and recommends keeping it dry.
- The ingredients include sugar and wheat starch; check the current label if you’re setting it out for a group.
5five
According to Joybuy, the 5five glass storage jar reviewed has a stainless steel lid, a capacity of 1.7 l and is suitable for dry food.
- An option if you’re looking for one larger jar to store dry topping.
- Check that the opening and capacity suit the quantity you want to decant; don’t use the jar as a baking dish unless the instructions for that specific product say it’s oven-safe.
WECK
The WECK Jars Medium Bundt Jar is an example of glassware specifically described as suitable for baking, rather than an ordinary storage jar.
- WECK Jars’ own testing states that this Bundt Jar has been tested in an oven up to 350°F.
- This product-specific claim doesn’t automatically apply to other WECK jars or versions; check the instructions for the model you choose.
Glassware for storing, serving and baking
These Joybuy products offer different options: storage jars for dry topping, small bowls for setting out portions, and oven dishes if you actually want to bake in glass. The oven dishes aren’t storage jars for Gestampte Muisjes.
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5five glass storage jar with stainless steel lid, 1.7 l
For anyone who wants to keep Gestampte Muisjes dry and serve them at the table from one jar.
Clear glass, a stainless steel lid and a stated capacity of 1.7 l. Check that the opening and capacity suit the quantity you want to use; don’t treat this storage jar as a baking dish unless the instructions say it’s oven-safe.
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PURECOOK glass storage jars with clip-top lids, 2 × 700 ml
For storing dry ingredients in two separate jars, for example if you don’t want to set out all the topping in one jar.
The set includes two clear glass jars, each with a capacity of 700 ml, and comes with a silicone ring and clip-top lid. Check the care instructions for this version: the product title and descriptions give conflicting information about whether the jars are dishwasher-safe. The glass is breakable; the product description warns that the jars are not toys and should be kept out of reach of children under 3.
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YumiPLUS glass serving bowls, set of 6
For anyone who wants to set out individual portions of Gestampte Muisjes while decorating.
The set contains six clear glass bowls. Check that the size suits the portions you want to serve; if you want to store any leftovers dry afterwards, a suitable lidded jar is a different option.
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Secret de Gourmet oval glass oven dishes, 26 × 18 cm and 35 × 25 cm
For a recipe that calls for baking in a glass oven dish, not for storing dry topping.
The set contains two oval glass dishes in the stated sizes. Before using them in the oven, check the temperature rating and instructions on the packaging: the product information gives conflicting maximum temperature ratings.
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YumiPLUS Inspired glass storage jars, set of 3
For anyone who wants to store or set out dry topping in several sealable glass jars.
The set contains three glass jars with closures described as airtight. Check the capacity and dimensions of each jar if you want to decant a full pack, and check the product-specific instructions if you plan to use the jars for anything other than storage or serving.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bake cupcakes or a cake in any glass storage jar?
No. A glass storage jar isn’t automatically oven-safe. Ball advises against baking in Ball and Kerr preserving jars, while WECK Jars describes a specific Bundt Jar as oven-tested. Check the instructions for the jar or dish you’re actually using.
Which jar should I choose to store Gestampte Muisjes and serve them at the table?
Choose a jar suitable for dry food, with a lid and an opening that works for the way you want to serve the topping. Albert Heijn lists a 270 g pack and recommends keeping it dry; check how much space you need before choosing a jar size.
What should I look out for when children are using glass jars?
Check the jars for damage beforehand and set them out so the topping can be shared without repeatedly lifting them. If using warm glass, follow the instructions for the exact product; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned that a particular glass model could break following a large, sudden change in temperature.
What should I check on the Gestampte Muisjes packaging?
Check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage advice on the pack you’re using. Albert Heijn lists sugar and wheat starch among the ingredients in De Ruijter Gestampte Muisjes and recommends keeping the product dry.