Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Tarte Tatin Dish, 2 Quart, Cerise

Product Description Named for the famous French upside-down dessert, the Heritage Tart Tatin dish is crafted from our legendary enameled cast iron. Designed not only for tart tatin, this dish is an excellent choice for a variety of recipes such as pizza, quiche and traditional pie recipes. The superior heat distribution of enameled cast iron produces perfect results, while the porcelain enamel requires no seasoning, minimizes sticking and is dishwasher-safe. Amazon.com Designed specifically for preparing pastry-topped dishes like tarte Tatin that start on the stovetop, finish in the oven, and then must be flipped onto a platter for serving, this round, 9-3/4-inch, 2-inch-deep pan is versatile enough to be used in many ways. It's ideal for deep-dish pies, cakes, and quiches. And because it's safe on any stovetop, including induction, it can brown and sauté foods. Large, flat handles on the sides facilitate flipping pastry-topped dishes and permit the pan to be carried ceremoniously to the table. A recipe booklet accompanying the pan recounts the tale of tarte Tatin's accidental invention. The pan is made of cast iron, with both exterior and interior clad in two coats of Le Creuset's famous bright enamel. As cast iron is unexcelled for heat distribution and retention and enamel is impervious to acids and odors, the pan cooks food evenly and gently without hot spots and can be used for marinating. It's also dishwasher-safe. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron cookware, the pan is hand cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and hand finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

• Enameled cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and retention
• Ready to use, requires no seasoning
• Easy-to-clean and durable enamel resists dulling, staining, chipping and cracking
• Light colored smooth interior enamel allows easy monitoring of cooking progress
• Wide inverted handles make it easy to flip the dish
• Shallow design is optimized for baking pastries, pies and quiches
• Compatible with all cooktops and oven-safe up to 500°F (black phenolic Signature knobs up to 480°F and Classic knobs up to 390°F)
• Safe for dishwasher