Apple Charlotte

Name: Apple Charlotte
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 to 10 thin slices white bread, crusts removed and cut in half (see Note); ½ pound unsalted butter, melted; 6 pounds semi-tart apples, such as Rome, Idared, or Cortland—peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 6 pounds semi-tart apples, such as Rome, Idared, or Cortland—peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 6 pounds semi-tart apples, such as Rome, Idared, or Cortland—peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 6 pounds semi-tart apples, such as Rome, Idared, or Cortland—peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 2 cups dark brown sugar; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground mace; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; Heavy cream or whipped cream, for serving; Heavy cream or whipped cream, for serving

Preparation info

Serves
6 to 8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Glorious American Food

By Christopher Idone

Published 1985

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Ingredients

8 to 10 thin slices white bread, crusts removed and cut in half (see Note)
½ pound unsalted butter, melted

Americas
United States
Dessert
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Working in batches, dip The bread in ¼ pound of the melted butter and brown lightly in a heavy skillet set over moderate heat.

Line the bottom and sides of the soufflé dish with bread, cutting as necessary to fit the dish. Reserve the remainin