Be prepared for your next big breakfast or brunch with this 12-cup silicone muffin pan from KitchenAid. It is made of FDA-approved silicone, which is flexible, Heat resistant to 500 degrees and safe to use in the oven, freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The pan makes a dozen perfectly shaped muffins and makes cleanup a snap. It also has a quick-release permanent nonstick surface that heats and cools quickly and evenly plus a nonstick sled that provides stability when placing in and out of the oven. Height 1 ½ x Width 15 ½ x Length 11 1/2 inches

One look at this rubbery bakeware and those uninformed about silicone will laugh at the possibility that it’s actually safe to bake in it. But safe it is and KitchenAid is just one of many bakeware manufacturers that is producing pans in this revolutionary material. Made of FDA-approved food-grade silicone, this muffin pan bakes 12 sweet potato-nut muffins just as evenly as your metal pans and at temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, this silicone pan has the benefit of being safe for the refrigerator, freezer, and microwave and can withstand sudden temperature changes from one extreme to another without buckling. The nonstick surface releases muffins easily and is safe for use with metal utensils aside from knives or serrated blades. This muffin pan rests in a nonstick metal wire sled with handles, which offers good stability for transferring baked goods in and out of the oven. For easy cleanup, this pan is dishwasher-safe and will retain its nonstick cooking surface through hundreds of dishwasher cycles. The metal sled should be washed by hand. KitchenAid provides a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty plus a lifetime limited warranty on this pan. --Cristina Vaamonde