Does the upper pan comfortably hold 2 or more quarts? Does it sit in the lower pan so it is surrounded by water and not just on top of the water?
1611506
Yes, Have never measured but sure it does. I used to make 7 minute frosting and there is plenty (usually more than I need) to frost a large layered cake. Also have plenty of room for the hand mixer during the cooking process and does not cook over. Yes does set securely on top the bottom pan . I am very pleased with this item.
1611507
I do not believe this pan comfortably holds 2 or more quarts. The pan can sit surrounded by water however boiler is used for cooking delicate ingredients that have a tendency to seize or separate over direct heat. You would not want to cook that high or fast. Also water that surrounds would boil out over onto your stove and/or into your pan. I'm not sure this is the type of pan you are looking for.
74352
Sorry, I don't rememer, but I'm judging from where I am at the moment (not near the pan to check) that it'll hold at least two quarts. Maybe more.
875651
It holds 8 quarts. I don't know the exact depth but I have planted hosta in mine and they have thrived.
782489
about 48oz to the fill line it actually holds the 2 quarts as stated below but that is over the fill line but it still works.
897183
It is recommended, not to fill the skillet more than 2/3 of its capacity. Which is about 2 quarts of water.
70830
Honestly, this type of pan is not measured that way, so we don't know. It is 16-1/4 inch diameter, 2-1/2 inches deep so it might hold 2-3 quarts.
1918575
That 5 quarts is to the brim. I just measured and it is threatening to flow out of the pour spouts on the sides. Took a picture for you but don't see a way to Attach it. I do love the pan, though.
1873552
Do you mean the flat part - the base? It's about 6" in diameter. When filled to the rim, the pan holds about 3 quarts. 2 quarts will bring the level to 1" below the rim.
339639
It holds 3 quarts. But 2 comfortably, I would say, depending on what you're cooking. 3 quarts of liquid puts it within a half inch of the top of the pan.
866408
I own one of these double-boiler inserts, and I checked to see how much liquid it holds. It does not hold 4 quarts/1 gallon. I'd say it would hold three-quarters of that and be quite full. Half a gallon, no problem; three quarts is probably the limit without getting close to being overly full and spilling over.
442089
Maximum 3 quarts, but I wouldn't put any more than 2.5 quarts. it would boil over.
1862299
1) Yes it holds 6.5 quarts. 2) So far, I filled it up to 2 inches below the top. 3) I did slow cooking for 8 plus hours.
157125
I poured water into the pan and it held about 4 quarts. Of course, you would never fill it so full to cook anything. It's basically a wide, deep saut pan. I love it and use it all the time for family meals. The double handles make it easier to lift when it's full.
1163497
Yes it sits on top of the 3-quart saucepan. I've cooked yummy meals with the steamer before, don't worry about it so much, just cook with it and you'll see. I do wish that the steamer had side holes, though, as the bottom-only holes can get clogged up quickly.
1035965
I never fill it all they way to the top, but I think it would hold two quarts. It is easier to process the food at about half full so it doesn't spill out. I use it to make jellies and find using the smaller amount, you can stop and clean out the pulp between batches.
345159
Comfortably it will hold 2 quarts. It will hold 3 quarts with about an inch left to the rim.
585541
I was able to pour 3 quarts of water into the pan, but it was very close to the edge, so would say 2 to 2-1/2 would fit better.