Tender Charlotte
6 servings
40 minutes
Delicate charlotte is a true symbol of home comfort, a traditional dessert that has migrated from European cuisine to Jewish culinary tradition. This airy apple pie combines the sweetness of red fruits and the light tartness of green apples, creating a harmony of flavors. The vanilla aroma of the dough, its tender structure thanks to whipped egg whites, and the golden crust with a hint of cinnamon turn it into a real delight. Perfect with tea or coffee, its softness and balanced taste make it a favorite treat for the whole family. It is best enjoyed warm, wonderfully complemented by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of sour cream. This pie is not just a dessert but part of culinary traditions that carry warmth and the history of generations.
1
Peel the apples from the skin and seeds. Cut the green ones into cubes, sprinkle with citric acid on a plate, and the red ones into thin slices.
- Green apples: 3 pieces
- Red apples: 1 piece
2
Whip the egg whites with a mixer until frothy, gradually add sugar, introduce the yolks one by one, add vanillin and melted margarine, and gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 150 g
- Margarine: 50 g
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
3
Grease the mold with oil, pour a thin layer of the prepared mixture, add diced green apples, and cover with the remaining mixture, arranging slices in a circle on the surface.
- Green apples: 3 pieces
4
Brush the apples on top with oil, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees.
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Sugar: 150 g
