The French version of the apple charlotte stands out from the traditional apple pie with its unique blend of vanilla sponge cake, spices, and butter. This delightful French dessert is known for being more moist and aromatic. Here’s how you can try this delicious variation at home.
Ingredients:
- Apples: 4-5 pieces
- Butter: 100g
- Eggs: 4
- Sugar: 150g
- Flour: 150g
- Vanilla sugar: 1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
- Prepare the apples: Peel the apples, remove the cores, and slice them thinly. Sprinkle them with cinnamon and let them sit for 20 minutes to absorb the flavor.
- Mix the batter: Beat the eggs with the sugar (both regular and vanilla) until light and fluffy. Gradually sift in the flour.
- Folding the batter: To ensure the batter stays light and airy, gently fold the ingredients together using a wooden spatula, moving from the bottom upwards.
- Add butter: Slowly pour in the melted butter and mix gently to combine.
- Layer the ingredients: Grease a baking form with butter. Pour half of the batter into the form, layer the apples on top, and then pour in the remaining batter.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the charlotte in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Once baked, dust the top with powdered sugar and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious French-style apple charlotte!