Apple charlotte with sugar crust

8 servings

60 minutes

Apple charlotte with a sugar crust is a cozy and aromatic dessert that enchants with its simplicity and delicate taste. Despite the name suggesting Chinese cuisine, this pie has European roots and its popularity has spread worldwide. At its core are juicy Antonovka apples enveloped in light airy dough. The uniqueness of this version lies in the crispy caramel crust formed by a layer of sugar at the bottom of the pan. The flavor of the pie balances between sweetness and the slight tartness of the apples, while vanilla and sour cream add tenderness and depth to the dough. It is perfect as a cozy homemade dessert for tea or coffee, especially on cool evenings when you want to warm up with something warm and fragrant.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 392.9
• Proteins: 6.4g
• Fats: 11.7g
• Carbohydrates: 64.4g

Ingredients

• Antonov apples: 5 pc
• Sugar: 300 g
• Wheat flour: 1 glass
• Sour cream 20%: 4 tbsp
• Vanillin: 3 g
• Butter: 50 g
• Chicken egg: 4 pc

Cooking steps

1. Whisk sugar and eggs. Add sour cream and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 300 g
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Sour cream 20%: 4 tablespoons

2. Pour a glass of flour mixed with a teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of vanillin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Vanillin: 3 g

3. Grease the baking pan with butter and sprinkle the bottom with 2-3 tablespoons of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Sugar: 300 g

4. Place sliced apples (preferably firm and aromatic ones, like Antonovka) in the form and pour the batter over them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Antonov apples: 5 piece

5. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees (check readiness with a stick).