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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
9 slices of bread and butter, about 6 good-sized apples, 1 tablespoonful of minced lemon-peel, 2 tablespoonfuls of juice, moist sugar to taste.
👨🍳 Method
Butter a pie-dish; place a layer of bread and butter, without the crust, at the bottom; then a layer of apples, pared, cored, and cut into thin slices; sprinkle over these a portion of the lemon-peel and juice, and sweeten with moist sugar. Place another layer of bread and butter, and then one of apples, proceeding in this manner until the dish is full; then cover it up with the peel of the apples, to preserve the top from browning or burning; bake in a brisk oven for rather more than 3/4 hour; torn the charlotte on a dish, sprinkle sifted sugar over, and serve.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried my hand at Mrs. Beeton's Apple Charlotte this week, and I must say, it was a delightful journey into the past. The technique is simple yet effective: layering bread, apples, lemon, and sugar in a pie dish and baking until tender. I found the process surprisingly meditative, much like building a tiny, edible log cabin. What struck me was the use of apple peels to cover the top — a clever trick to prevent burning. It worked like a charm, and I was left with a beautifully moist and flavorful dessert. This recipe is perfect for the weeknight cook who wants a fuss-free, old-fashioned treat. Next time you're craving something comforting and retro, give this Apple Charlotte a try. You'll find it's a charming way to end a meal.
