Legend has it that this beloved dessert originated in the kitchen of the Tatin sisters, who operated a hotel in the French town of Lamotte-Beuvron. While making a pie for guests, one sister mistakenly placed the prepared apples in the dish first. She decided to lay the pastry crust on top, and turn it out after it finished baking. The result was unusual but delicious, and it became the signature dish of hotel Tatin. Named for this famous French upside-down apple tart, the enameled cast iron tart Tatin is a capable alternative for a variety of recipes like pizza and quiche when used in place of a conventional pie dish.
Loooove this pan. Just the right size to fit into my Breville smart oven, cook bacon, make tartes, clafoutis, and roast Vegetables. The handles are super comfortable if you are really making a tart tatin. Cleans like a dream. Update: This is becoming my most used piece. What a terrifically flexible dish.. Karen. Lincoln, NE. Wed Oct 17 2018
