How to Make Charlotte Pie

Charlotte is a much-loved apple pie originated in France. The original recipe is slightly different, but the basic principle is the same – the combination of sweet soft dough and fresh fruits to create charlotte’s splendid taste. This light and airy pie has a balanced taste that could appeal to any gourmand’s appetite. You will need biscuit dough, which is very easy to make if you use a mixer. There are lots of charlotte pie recipes. As a filling, you can use not only apples, but also pears, bananas or any berries

Ingredients for Charlotte Pie

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 100 g butter
• 4-5 apples

Cooking instructions

1. Beat eggs with sugar into dense foam and add a pinch of salt.
2. Then add flour and soft butter.
3. Keep beating with a mixer at the high speed for 3 minutes. As you finish, add baking soda mixed in vinegar and stir everything well.
4. Now peel apples and cut them into thick slices.
5. Arrange apple slices on a round baking sheet coated with cooking oil and dusted with breadcrumbs.
6. Pour dough over apples and stick into pre-heated oven for about 30-40 minutes.
7. Check doneness with a toothpick. Spear the pie, and if the dough is not sticky and is nicely brown in color, charlotte pie is ready.
8. Let cool, and optionally sprinkle with sugar powder.