Apple Charlotte (master class)
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. This recipe always yields a light, fluffy, tall apple cake with tender, melt-in-your-mouth apple pieces and an irresistibly delicious sugary crust. This pie is perfect for a family tea time or to serve to guests. Beginner bakers, don't be intimidated by the large number of steps in the recipe—they are included to explain every detail clearly. In reality, making this apple cake is very simple. Just read the recipe carefully and enjoy the process.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients. Wash the apples and dry them. Sift the flour.
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Step 2
Beat the eggs with a mixer until light and foamy. Gradually adding sugar in parts, continue beating at high speed for 7–10 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved. With this number of eggs and thorough beating, no leavening agent is needed.
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Step 3
Add the flour in 2-3 batches, mixing with a spatula using the folding method, i.e., from bottom to top.
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Step 4
Preheat the oven to 180°C; it should heat up well. Peel the apples and remove the cores. Dice all the apples except one into 0.5 cm cubes. Slice the remaining apple into thin wedges. Sprinkle the apples with lemon juice.
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Step 5
Mix the starch with cinnamon and coat the apple pieces in this mixture.
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Step 6
Grease a baking dish (diameter — 24 cm) with vegetable oil. Place one-third of the batter into the dish using a spoon.
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Step 7
Place the apple cubes on top. And again, with a spoon — the remaining batter.
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Step 8
On top — apple slices, which brush with melted butter.
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Step 9
Sprinkle 2 tbsp sugar on top for a delicious crunchy crust. Place the pie in the preheated oven for 45–60 minutes. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out dry; adjust the time according to your oven.
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Step 10
Let the pie cool in the pan, then carefully remove it.
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Step 11
The pastry is ready. Serve with tea.
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Step 12
Want a piece? :)