Charlotte in a frying pan
8 servings
45 minutes
Skillet charlotte is a cozy and aromatic dessert born in European cuisine as a quick and accessible way to enjoy the sweetness of apples. Legend has it that it was invented by a French chef in honor of Queen Charlotte of England, but it has long become a favorite treat in home cooking. Golden brown with a crispy crust and tender core, it fills the home with warmth while balancing the sweetness of caramelized apples with the light tartness of lemon juice. It is made without an oven—on the stove—making it an ideal choice for a quick family tea time. Served with powdered sugar for an elegant touch, this pie is delightful on its own but can be complemented with berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for special occasions.
1
Prepare the products.
2
Peel the apples.
- Yellow apples: 2 pieces
3
Also from the middle.
- Yellow apples: 2 pieces
4
Slice the apples into wedges, then into cubes.
- Yellow apples: 2 pieces
5
Crack the eggs into a bowl.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
6
Add sugar.
- Sugar: 100 g
7
Add salt.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
8
Mix everything with a fork.
9
Add flour to the egg mixture.
- Wholegrain flour: 200 g
10
Mix everything until homogeneous mass.
11
Add the sliced apples to the liquid batter.
- Yellow apples: 2 pieces
12
Squeeze lemon juice.
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
13
Grease the pan with oil.
- Butter: 1 teaspoon
14
Put the mixture in the pan.
15
Cook covered on low heat for about 30 minutes.
16
When the mixture is dry on top, flip the pie using a plate.
17
Cook the pie on the second side for about 10 minutes.
18
Sprinkle the finished pie with powdered sugar, slice it, and serve it at the table.
- Icing sugar: 1 tablespoon