Jellied charlotte with apples

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Most baked goods require a fairly thick batter, similar in consistency to sour cream. Our charlotte recipe calls for a thinner batter. Let's start with the base of our charlotte. Crack three eggs into a deep bowl. Add a pinch of salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Now, whisk vigorously until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.

NOTE: If you like experimenting with recipes and want your charlotte to be especially flavorful, you can add more than just vanilla sugar to the dough. If you love the vibrant flavor and aroma of cinnamon paired with apples, now's the time to add it. Cinnamon will not only add a piquant note but also give the pie a delicious hint of color. You can also add nutmeg or cardamom if desired. These spices will enhance the apples and create an incredible bouquet of flavors. Many recipes include these spices to enhance the aroma.

Step 2:

Then pour the milk into the mixture and whisk again. Next, add the melted and slightly cooled butter, continuing to whisk.

NOTE: To ensure the dough is airy, be sure to sift the flour. Our recipe for a jellied apple charlotte will turn out incredibly tender and light.

Step 3:

Mix the flour with the baking powder and sift it into the bowl with the batter. Whisk everything thoroughly until smooth. This batter mixes quickly and easily with a whisk, leaving no lumps.

NOTE: Mix all dry ingredients, such as baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon, with the flour before adding them to the wet base. This will prevent lumps from forming in the batter and ensure a perfect texture.

Step 4:

Set the dough aside for now. Let's work on the apples. This will be a true apple pie, so we'll use a lot of apples—4 large ones, or 800 grams. Core and seed the apples. Since there will be a lot of apples in this pie, to ensure they're evenly distributed, we'll cut them fairly finely, into small cubes. Peeling is optional.

NOTE: It's important to choose the right apple variety. For our jellied baked goods recipe, it's best to choose firm, sweet-and-tart varieties. They won't overcook during baking, will retain their texture, and will add juiciness and a touch of tartness to the jellied pie. If you have sweet apples, you can add a little lemon juice to the filling—this will balance the flavor and add a hint of tartness.

Step 5:

Grease the bottom of a springform pan with butter. If the pan is springform, you'll need parchment paper. Then grease the sides with butter.

NOTE: In addition to buttering the pan, you can also lightly flour the sides and bottom of the pan. The butter and flour will prevent the cake from sticking.

Step 6:

Next, add the sliced ​​apples. Press them down a bit to spread them out evenly across the bottom of the pan. Now simply pour the batter over the apples, spreading it out until they're completely covered.

NOTE: To achieve a smooth dough consistency and ensure that the sugar is completely dissolved, all ingredients for the filling and topping should be at room temperature.

Step 7:

Place our fragrant creation in a preheated oven. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for about 35 minutes. For a perfect charlotte, bake for 40 minutes. Every oven is different, so baking time may vary slightly. You can easily check for doneness with a wooden skewer or toothpick – they should come out clean and dry. This means our charlotte is ready!

NOTE: Before serving, the finished charlotte, baked in the oven, can be decorated as desired. For example, you could dust it with powdered sugar.

Cooking tips

To make removing the apple charlotte easier, you can use a springform pan. Its base and removable rim create an airtight container. After baking, the side of the pan easily peels off. This will prevent damage when removing the finished apple charlotte and preserve its perfect appearance.

Some holiday recipes suggest serving pie crusts with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.