Apple Charlotte Alla Milanese Recipe
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Apple, Fruit, European, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Recipe Yield: 1 pie
Servings: 4
Aggregated Rating: 4 stars
Review Count: 1
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 699.4
- Fat Content: 12.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 22.9mg
- Sodium Content: 680.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 133.4g
- Fiber Content: 9g
- Sugar Content: 78.9g
- Protein Content: 8.2g
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 medium-sized apples
- 3/4 cup white sugar (divided)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 12 slices of bread (enough to line a 2-quart baking dish)
- 50ml rum
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Prepare the Apples:
- Peel, core, and slice the apples.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the apples, 1/2 cup of sugar, lemon zest, and dry white wine.
- Add enough water to cover the apples completely.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes until the apples are tender.
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Prepare the Raisins:
- While the apples are cooking, place the raisins in a small bowl and cover with water.
- Let them soak for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Butter Mixture:
- In a separate small bowl, cream together the butter and the remaining sugar until well combined.
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Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Coat the bottom and sides of a 2-quart baking dish with the butter-sugar mixture.
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Assemble the Charlotte:
- Line the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the slices of bread, overlapping slightly to create a sturdy lining.
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Combine and Layer:
- Drain the cooked apples and combine them with the drained raisins.
- Spoon the apple and raisin mixture into the lined baking dish.
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Finish Assembling:
- Cover the top of the apple mixture with the remaining slices of bread.
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Bake:
- Sprinkle the top of the bread with any remaining sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
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Serve:
- To serve, you can enjoy the Charlotte warm or cold.
- Optionally, pour the rum over the warm Charlotte and light it with a long match or kitchen torch for a dramatic presentation.
Recipe Notes:
- Variations: You can customize this Apple Charlotte by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple mixture, or by using different types of bread for the layers.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving, if desired.
- Presentation Tip: When lighting the rum, ensure you do so safely and away from any flammable objects. This step can be skipped if preferred.
This Apple Charlotte Alla Milanese recipe from Love with Recipes combines the sweetness of apples and raisins with the richness of butter and bread, creating a delightful European dessert perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the comforting flavors and aroma as you prepare and savor each slice!
