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old fashioned apple charlotte

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Recipe by
Nor Mac
@Adashofloverecipepage
Northern, MA

Apple Charlotte in an old French dessert. This is an easy version that was tweaked. No need for a mold. It is delicious. The blend off apples, spice, and apricot Jam make this a delicious ending to a meal. Enjoy!

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For old fashioned apple charlotte

  • 3 c
    medium apples sliced thin
  • 3 c
    bread crumbs made with french bread
  • 1 c
    sugar divided
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    cinnamon divided
  • 1/4 tsp
    ginger
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 5 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    apricot jam
  • 1 c
    whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for serving

How To Make old fashioned apple charlotte

  • 1
    Butter a casserole dish. Make bread crumbs: place torn french bread in food processor and crumb in to small pieces.
  • 2
    Melt the butter in a pan and toss and brown the bread crumbs until golden, and crisped. Toss with 1/4 cup of sugar mixed with 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and Set aside.
  • 3
    Slice the apples. Set aside. Mix the 3/4 c sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon zest together in a bowl.
  • 4
    Heat jam in microwave until thinned out a bit. Place 1 cup of bread crumbs on the bottom of casserole dish.
  • 5
    Place half the apple slices on top of crumbs. Sprinkle half the sugar mixture over apples. Spoon half the Jam over the top.
  • 6
    Repeat layering until crumbs are on top. Bake at 350 for about 40-45 minutes or until apples are softened. Serve with whipped cream.
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