Ingredients
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2 egg
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4 apple
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1 cup of wheat flour
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1 cup of sugar
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1/2 cup of butter
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1 teaspoon of baking powder
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powdered sugar
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vanilla
Directions
Apple Charlotte pie (“Charlotka”) is a classic dessert made of apples and dough. Here are some interesting facts and life hacks:
Interesting Facts:
1. Origin: charlotte has its roots in England. Her name comes from the word ‘charlottes’ – the French variant of the female name Charles. The dish was common in English cuisine already in the 18th century.
2. Variety: You can make charlotte not only from apples, but also from peaches, cherries, pears or berries – each option gives a special taste.
Life hacks:
1. Evenly distributing the apples: so that the apples are evenly distributed in the charlotte, you can cut them into thin pieces or slices and place them tightly in the form.
2. Preserving freshness: add lemon juice or zest to the dough to prevent the apples from browning and for more freshness of the dessert.
3. Experiments with flavors: add vanilla sugar, cinnamon or nutmeg for a richer taste.
Charlotka is one of those desserts that became popular due to its simplicity of preparation and exquisite taste. It has spread in different cuisines of the world due to its versatility and ability to use different seasonal fruits.
Steps
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preparation of ingredientsPeel the apples, remove the core and cut them into thin slices. Preheat the oven to 356 °F (180°C). |
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The doughIn a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until smooth. |
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preparing the pie1. Pour half of the batter into the baking dish, level. Spread the sliced apples evenly on the dough. Spread the rest of the dough on top so that they are completely covered. This charlotte recipe is quite easy to make and tastes great, especially when served with a cup of tea or coffee. |
