Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup (0.5 L)

Handles hot caramel and a trip to the microwave without flinching.

A plastic measuring cup warps under hot sugar, and the scale washes off after a few trips through the dishwasher. This one's made of heatproof glass, so you can melt butter or chocolate in the microwave and pour in boiling syrup without wondering if it'll hold up. The scale is fired into the glass, not printed on. Half a litre is the size you'll reach for most often in the kitchen.