As a private chef, I’ve built a lot of my kitchen confidence on Le Creuset’s reliability.
And while I usually pride myself on my restraint, the Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Figural Pumpkin Braiser is testing every ounce of pumpkin spice willpower I have left.
And, listen: It’s not because it’s just “cute for fall,” but because it’s quite literally an heirloom piece. It’s sculpture, it’s nostalgia, it’s a love letter to autumn…and to whomever I end up passing it on to.
I’ve long preferred enameled cast iron when it comes to big-batch cooking. Dutch ovens, braisers, and all those heavy, enamel-coated beauties hold heat like nothing else and, thus, make soups, stews, braises, and roasts taste unreal with little effort or babysitting. And Le Creuset is the brand I want when I’m cooking for a crowd or stockpiling meals for the week.
The Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Figural Pumpkin Braiser is built with the same high-quality cast iron base and durable enamel finish that defines the brand. With a 2.75-quart capacity, it’s sized perfectly for side dishes, stews, risottos, and roasted vegetables, while its tight-fitting lid locks in moisture for tender, flavorful results.
The glaze, which comes in five fall-coded colors, is resistant to chipping and cracking, making it as durable as it is striking. Safe for oven, stovetop, and dishwasher use, it’s a blend of everyday functionality and collectible artistry.
Now for the obvious: the good looks. This heirloom braiser even comes in five fall hues. The Persimmon glaze is a classic, sophisticated, rich orange. Rhone’s rich, wine-red looks tailor-made for holiday entertaining, like something you’d want on the table at Christmas just as much as Thanksgiving. Olive is earthy and moody, white is, of course, effortlessly chic, and Licorice’s glossy black brings all the drama of October.
more fall luxuries we love
A luxuriously soft, oversized throw that brings the signature UGG coziness to your sofa, bed, or reading nook.
A chunky, slouchy knit sweater that nails the oversized, lived-in look while keeping you seriously warm.
A long-burning, beautifully jarred candle that fills your space with warm pumpkin, cinnamon, and vanilla latte vibes.
This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to cooking classes that will level-up your skills to new dinnerware to upgrade your holiday hosting. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.