Rye Crouton Charlotte
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Trust me, once you've made this Charlotte with rye breadcrumbs, you'll never want to bake it in the classic version again! The combination of the rye flavor of the breadcrumbs and sweet apples makes this dessert truly unique and delicious. You can use any apples, even sour ones—just add a bit more sugar in that case. You can decorate this cake with powdered sugar, nuts, chocolate syrup, or chocolate chips. This cake will be a real lifesaver when guests are already at the door—it's quick and easy to prepare.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Grind rye croutons in a food processor until they form coarse crumbs. Rinse the apples under running water and peel them, removing the cores. Slice the apples into small pieces.
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Step 2
2. Line the baking pan with parchment paper and grease it with soft butter. Place half of the crushed breadcrumbs in the pan, followed by half of the apples.
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Step 3
3. Sprinkle the layer with sugar. Evenly distribute the remaining half of the breadcrumbs on top, then add the remaining half of the apples. Again, sprinkle with sugar and place small pieces of butter on top.
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Step 4
4. Bake the charlotte in a preheated oven at 200 degrees until the apples become soft and the breadcrumbs absorb the released juice.
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Step 5
5. Let the charlotte cool slightly in the pan, then remove the side ring and transfer the cake upside down onto a serving plate. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.