Charlotte Aux Pommes a La Normande

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Classic French dessert recipe: Charlotte Aux Pommes a La Normande

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	6 cups apples , peeled , cored and cubed ( it is very hard to say how many apples , probably at least 6 depending on size )
	1 loaf white bread , white , cut into 1/4 slices ( Pain Brie or good , firm textured white bread ( 12 to 15 slices necessary )
	6 tablespoons unsalted butter , unsalted , melted
	1/4 cup sugar
	1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

342

Sugar

22g

Fat

15g

Charlotte Aux Pommes a La Normande is a classic French dessert that dates back to the 18th century. It is a type of charlotte, which is a dessert typically made with a mold lined with bread or ladyfingers and filled with fruit and/or custard. This version of the dessert features sweet apples that have been cooked with sugar and cinnamon and layered between slices of buttered white bread. The result is a beautiful and flavorful dessert that is perfect for special occasions or as a comforting treat on a chilly autumn evening.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	In a large bowl, combine the cubed apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Toss well to coat the apples.
3.	Brush the bread slices with melted butter on both sides.
4.	Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan with the bread slices, slightly overlapping them.
5.	Spoon the apple mixture into the bread-lined pan.
6.	Cover the top of the apple mixture with more buttered bread slices, slightly overlapping them.
7.	Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the apples are tender.
8.	Remove the pan from the oven and let cool slightly.
9.	Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the charlotte.
10.	Place a serving plate over the top of the pan and carefully invert the charlotte onto the plate.
11.	Serve warm and enjoy!

PROS

This classic French dessert is a delicious way to use up leftover bread and apples.

The buttery bread and sweet apple filling make for a comforting and satisfying dessert that is perfect for chilly autumn evenings.

CONS

This dessert is quite rich and sweet, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is also quite time-consuming to prepare and assemble, so it may not be the best recipe for those short on time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does contain apples, which are a good source of fiber and vitamin C.
Apples may also help to lower cholesterol and improve heart health.