OLD FASHIONED APPLE CHARLOTTE

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Apple Charlotte in an old French dessert. This is an easy version that was tweaked. No need for a mold. It is delicious. The blend off apples, spice, and apricot Jam make this a delicious ending to a meal. Enjoy!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 c medium apples sliced thin
3 c bread crumbs made with french bread
1 c sugar divided
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon divided
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp lemon zest
5 Tbsp butter
1/2 c apricot jam
1 c whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Butter a casserole dish. Make bread crumbs: place torn french bread in food processor and crumb in to small pieces.
  • 2. Melt the butter in a pan and toss and brown the bread crumbs until golden, and crisped. Toss with 1/4 cup of sugar mixed with 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and Set aside.
  • 3. Slice the apples. Set aside. Mix the 3/4 c sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon zest together in a bowl.
  • 4. Heat jam in microwave until thinned out a bit. Place 1 cup of bread crumbs on the bottom of casserole dish.
  • 5. Place half the apple slices on top of crumbs. Sprinkle half the sugar mixture over apples. Spoon half the Jam over the top.
  • 6. Repeat layering until crumbs are on top. Bake at 350 for about 40-45 minutes or until apples are softened. Serve with whipped cream.

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