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Apple Charlotte
Apple Charlotte
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
80 minutes
Total Time:
120 minutes
Classic English dessert with apple pie filling in buttery bread crust.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 pounds Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 0.5 cup apple butter
  • 0.5 cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • 2 tablespoons apple brandy, preferably Calvados
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 12 slices white bread
Instructions:
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add chopped apples, apple butter, crystallized ginger, brandy, lemon zest and juice, salt, ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cover and simmer until apples are soft, about 15-20 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid reduces and mixture thickens, about 10-15 more minutes. Let cool while you make the crust.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for the perfect cooking temperature.
  • Melt the remaining 12 tablespoons of butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in short intervals of 15 to 30 seconds. Mix in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon until fully incorporated.
  • Prepare a decadent cinnamon butter bath for the bread slices allowing them to luxuriously soak up the flavors. Line the loaf pan with the buttery, cinnamon-kissed bread slices, ensuring a seamless fit without any gaps. Layer the apple mixture on top and finish with the remaining cinnamon butter-infused bread slices.
  • Bake the bread in the preheated oven until it is crisp and golden, for about 50 minutes. Let it cool at room temperature for 10 minutes. Invert the loaf pan onto a plate or serving platter to reveal the beautifully caramelized top.

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