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Sunbeam Pie Magic
PM4800 (Traditional Size 4 Up), PM4210 (Snack Size 2 Up), PM040B, PM4600 (Family Size) (See All)Pros
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We purchased this from Big W, click and collect was very easy, and used it very soon afterwards. We made pies using bought, frozen puff pastry, and filled it with our homemade stew. Brilliant results! The pastry was crisp, the filling steaming hot and the pie very easy to remove from the "enclosure" and the pie makers was extremely easy to clean. Our pie was a million times better than anything you could buy. Next day we made gingerbread cakes, from an internet recipe, and the result was also very pleasing. Next time we will make the gin...
Read moregerbread cakes using treacle rather than brown sugar to make them darker and tastier. My sister uses the pie maker to make apple pies which are excellent! As Molly Meldrum might say, do yourself a favour and go out and get one. :)Purchased in at Big W for $79.
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It works and if you find it doesnt, you are not using it correctly. If you are having an issue with undercooked tops, you need to fill your pies more so the lid makes contact with the top element. If you feel you are wasting pastry, try and cut it differently and consider not using the cutter provided.
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Have been using this for a couple of months and the results are consistantly excellent. The product also feels high quality and the non stick surface is excellent and still looks like new. (Clean and lightly oil after use as per the instructions).
Reading some of the reviews I think some people are making mistakes with usage of the product and blaming the product.
-The longest I have ever cooked pies is 10 minutes and they were perfect. 8 minutes for a lighter brown but still crisp. I am not suprised they say they are overcooked/nearly burned...
Purchased in at Amazon for $69.
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Purchased this product end of September 2021. Have used it once to make apple pies. You need a whole sheet of pastry for the base alone which is a lot of wastage. Filled with the half cup of mixture as advised. Used store bought short crust for the base and puff for the top. No where near enough filling with the suggested half cup. The base was overcooked, bordering on being burnt and the top caved in and didn't cook at all. Total waste time and ingredients.
Purchased in at The Good Guys Online store.
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Apart from the fact half a cup of mixture which you recommend was not enough filling, the base of the pie was extremely over cooked which suggests to me uneven temperature in the machine. The pies were inedible.
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Have made a few pies in this machine & they have turned out good, hash brown bubble & squeak turns out perfect, a great brunch recipe, just a couple of things I have noticed is the bottom of the pie maker has vents & the oil from the pies come out of theses vents onto the bench & is still leaking a little each time I use it, have tried cleaning them. I may have used a bit too much oil whilst frying off onions, also when making savoury scrolls the top seems to cook more than the bottom, probably need to turn them over more frequently during cooking, other than that I find this a good pie maker.
Purchased in at The Good Guys for $70.
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- 9 reviews
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Had it for a few months now and works perfectly!
I did a bit of research before buying, comparing different models and brands and selected this one because it had the perfect ration of volume - width - height (I know...nerd!) and it turns out I was right!
Oh and it's so cool you can do so many things with it, not just pies
Definitely recommended!
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We have had our pie maker for years with terrific results- I initially thought that there was a lot of wasted pastry with respect to the bottom pastry, but my husband said 'nonsense' and used the 'wasted ' pastry to complete the 4 bases - we use 2 sheets of shortcrust & 1 sheet of puff pastry - have never had a failure !! Left over curries, osso bucco, spare sauces mixed with BBQ shredded chicken - fantastic ! Unfortunately my cutter has finally cracked - they seem expensive to replace.
Purchased in at Big W for $60.
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Love it. Makes pie sooo quick. I’ve done lots. Meat, chicken, pasty, apple, berry. Cooks so quick. Love it. Can’t fault this. Had it 2 months. Join pastry together so minimum waste
Purchased in for $80.
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Guys - pastry wastage onus is on the chef, not the cooker! See my tips for zero wastage. This machine rocks!
Love this product. Perfect, cheap pies with infinite filling options only limited by your imagination.
I will say....people keep complaining about the pastry cutter, saying it causes too much wastage.
Soooooo, don't use it! Instead:
Use a knife to cut your sheet of pastry into 4 squares (ensuring 2 of them are slightly bigger/you cut slightly off centre). Repeat with second sheet of pastry. Now use the 4 slightly larger squares as your pie bases (gentle stretching is required, ensure pastry is fully defrosted). Then your 4 remaining squares (ag...
Purchased in for $60.
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I've upgraded from a 2 to a 4 Sunbeam because we were so happy with it. Third use, same disappointing result as the first. The old machine took 8 minutes to cook the pies. This one takes over 40 mins so the bottom is overcooked, the inside filling is dry and the top hasn't puffed at all. Waste of money on all counts. Can't remember where I bought it and probably out of warranty but will never buy Sunbeam again.
Purchased in for $100.
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Hi D Searle,
Thank you for sharing your current experience with your PM4800, I have passed your feedback onto our technical/quality team.
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulties with your pie maker. ...
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Appears there were other issues involved outside both my, and Sunbeams control. So am withdrawing original review, with apologies. Have used product since, and works to requirements. And hope for continued use over the years.
Purchased in for $90.
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Hello Rob,
Thank you for sharing your current experience, we are sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulties with your Pie Maker.
The Sunbeam Pie maker is very versatile appliance, get inspired wi...
Thank you for updating your review, Rob.
We bought one of these online about 6 weeks ago. As soon as it arrived we made 4 pies using sheet pastry and left overs (spicy lentil soup with added potatoes). So easy using the included pastry cutter - about 20 minutes once the pastry is unfrozen until the pies are ready. You may need to roll the typical pastry sheet out a bit to be able to get 2 pies from each sheet
It was then that we noticed that the lid was cracked from the back near the hinge. We contacted the retailer, sent it back and received a replacement after 3-4 weeks. When we t...
Purchased in at The Good Guys for $80.
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I bought my pie maker about 7 months ago and I love it but I noticed when I was last using it that the lid had a crack in it I have only used it 8 times
Purchased in for $69.
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Quick and easy to use and clean. Kids love choosing their fillings and personalising the top of their pie. I love using left overs for a fast and cheap alternative to take away or hiding lots of mushed veg in the filling to nourish my fussy eater. Bonus is I can have fancy vegan pies too without paying a bomb. Friday is now Pie-day for us, just need to find something to lift the pies out with safely though, as that can be tricky. I did notice a little moisture in the indicator light when using but doesn’t seem to be a problem or limit performance at all.
Purchased in at Target Australia for $69.
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Excellent pie maker. I just bought it and made two pies. So happy. I do not have a pastry cutter; it was a bit fiddly to cut bottom and top.
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Questions & Answers
Can you use the pie maker without heating first
I would not recommend it when cooking pastry. having it preheated helps the base to form a crust early and stop your pastry from being soggy. However, if you are cooking things like omellettes, (yes y...
Read moreou can make them on the pie maker, just make sure you dont scratch the nonstick surface when removing them), you could get away with starting from cold, they will just take longer to cook. You probably dont gain anything from starting cold as you could turn it on and let it heat up while you make your omellette mixture.It is easier to put the pastry in when the pie maker is cold. We have made pies using the pie maker starting from cold and they have turned out fine. Check the online manual, page 10. All the best, :)
Does anyone have a method for cutting the pastry so that there isn't so much waste? Can only get one top and bottom from 1 sheet of pastry!
You can join sheets together using a small overlap, the join should disappear when cooked. I have read that some people just cut squares and mould them into the base. You might even consider a pasta m...
Read moreachine to run any excess dough through if you find using a hand roller tiresome. You will end up with a sheet that is just wide enough for the pie maker.I forgot to pre hear the pie maker. What will happen ?
Never tried really, but I guess it might just take a bit longer to cook? Maybe just keep an eye on that
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Details
Two sizes available
The Sunbeam Pie Magic comes in two sizes. These are: the Pie Magic Snack Size 2 Up, which costs $54.95 and has room for 2 small pies. This is suitable for a household of 1-2 people. The other model is the Pie Magic Traditional Size 4 Up, which costs $89.95. The Snack Size option makes smaller pies, while the Traditional Size 4 Up model makes 4 large pies, suitable for mealtimes.
Features
- The Pie Magic pie maker comes with a pastry cutter - to cut large round bases and smaller tops, and allow for precision in pie shaping.
- The pie plates are designed to be deep, allowing you to add more filling into your pies. A crimper seal is both aesthetically pleasing and seals in flavour and fillings.
- The non-stick material on the inside of the pie maker can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth.
- For added convenience, you can buy store-bought frozen pies and pop them into the pie maker, for crispy ready-made pies.
- Sunbeam states that you can make a variety of foods in the pie maker, both savoury and sweet. According to the brand, this pie maker is not just limited to making pies - you can make burgers, quiche, cakes and mini lasagne as well.
- This pie maker is designed with handy features such as a secured handle latch, non-slip rubber feet and cord storage.
Points of praise
- Most reviewers loved how quickly their homemade pies were cooked using Sunbeam’s Pie Magic.
- The versatility of the appliance was frequently praised. Reviewers were creative and resourceful with their pie fillings, which spanned all the way from curries, to lentils with potatoes, to butter chicken pies to apple pies for dessert.
- Using this pie maker was applauded as a quick and cheap alternative to ordering takeaway food, for those lovely lazy dinners.
Points to consider
- Reviewers reported that it takes a little longer for pies to cook than 5 minutes, as Sunbeam states. However, most cooking estimates from reviewers are around 10 minutes, which is much faster than using an oven. Reviewers still reported this time as being short, and worth the wait for tasty homemade pies.
- Cutting the right sizes for the pie top and bottom can be a bit tricky at first, but reviewers mostly reported they got the hang of it soon enough.
Category | Pie Makers | Pie Makers | Pie Makers | Pie Makers |
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Price (RRP) | $99.95 | $59.95 | ||
Number of Pies | 4 | 2 | ||
Pie Diameter | 12cm | 8.5cm | ||
Pie Volume | 125ml | 95ml | ||
Dimensions | 120 x 350 x 280 mm | 100 x 250 x 270 mm | ||
Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year(s) | 1 year(s) | ||
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Replaced by | Sunbeam Pie Magic PM4800 (Traditional Size 4 Up) |
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Hi Lynette,
Thank you for contacting us about your Pie Maker. We understand your disappointment, and apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you....
Read more Sunbeam is committed to providing our consumers with safe and quality products. Thank you for your feedback regarding this recipe, I have passed this feedback onto our testing team. If you prefer a fuller pie, could I suggest you fill the pie cavity so that it is above the rim. This will ensure that when the top pastry is placed on it will touch the top plates. Please also try one of our many other recipes: https://sunbeam-app-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/Sunbeam-Recipe-Pie-Maker_91d5b882ce.pdf Thank you, Sunbeam Customer Care