Apple Tatin

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core& thinly slice apples.
2. 2
   Toss with orange rind& allspice.
3. 3
   In a 9 inch round cake pan, place apples in thin even layers with round side of slices against edge of pan, then fill in the middle& any gaps.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with sugar& raisins and dot with butter as you go.
5. 5
   Apples should come about 1 inch above the rim of the pan but will shrink as they cook.
6. 6
   Cover with foil& place on a baking sheet in a preheated 250F oven.
7. 7
   Bake for 5 hours.
8. 8
   Turn off oven& let cool.
9. 9
   Remove from oven& invert onto a plate with a slight rim to catch any juices.