Apple Charlotte Recipe

Name: Apple Charlotte
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 6-8 cooking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 lemon (zest and juice); 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 6-8 slices brown bread, crusts removed; Custard (for serving); Fresh cream (for serving); Clotted cream (for serving)

Transport yourself back to 15th-century England with this regal Apple Charlotte recipe! Legend says it was named after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. This classic dessert features a luscious spiced apple filling nestled between buttery slices of bread, creating a warm, comforting, and surprisingly sophisticated treat. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 90 mins

Calories 210.4 kcal

Protein 1g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Charlotte

6-8 cooking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 lemon (zest and juice)
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
6-8 slices brown bread, crusts removed
Custard (for serving)
Fresh cream (for serving)
Clotted cream (for serving)

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How to Make Apple Charlotte

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced apples, cinnamon, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
Cover and simmer gently over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and pulpy, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring continuously, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the apple mixture is thick (about 5-7 minutes).
While the apples simmer, lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with the softened butter.
Grease a 6-inch deep cake tin (springform pan recommended). Line the base and sides of the tin with overlapping slices of buttered bread, creating a crust.
Spoon the thickened apple mixture into the bread-lined tin.
Cover the apple filling with the remaining buttered bread slices, overlapping them to create a sealed top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Let cool slightly before carefully releasing the Apple Charlotte from the tin.
Serve warm, inverted onto a serving plate, and accompanied by your choice of custard, fresh cream, or clotted cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

36g

Carbs

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