Apple Sharlotke

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Cuisine: Russian

Course: Desserts

Photo by Barbara

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2 reviews, average rating 2.5 / 5

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kfranzetta

12 years ago

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I also cooked this cake for 60-65 minutes. While my apples did get nice and soft, my batter also formed a hard meringue-like crust on the top. I liked the contrast of the slightly crunchy top with the almost custardy filling of the apples.

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Barbara

14 years ago

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A first for a Smitten recipe--this recipe seemed so light and easy but it didn't work for me. I left the cake in for the full 60 minutes, but the center still wasn't cooked through (although the tester came out clean). The apples themselves were also still not cooked soft, the batter had turned hard and meringue-like on top. It was also far too sweet.
I made it with 4 granny smiths and a rembrandt, plus some frozen cranberries.
I'd like to give it another go, but this time I will reduce the sug... Read more

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Iw8tablZ · 14 years ago

charlottes that I've made in the past are sort of custardy in the center, like a clafoutis, almost. I wonder if it's supposed to be that way?

Queezle_Sister · 14 years ago

I've been drooling over Deb's picture of this recipe, and have been hoping to find the time to make it. Thanks for the suggestions -- reducing the sugar and longer baking time!

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