Italian Apple Pie: Oven-Baked Recipe + 8 Step-by-Step Photos

Italian apple charlotte is a tender, aromatic, and incredibly delicious pastry that pairs well with both hot and cold drinks. The sweet and airy dough of this pie simply melts in your mouth, and the slightly tart apples perfectly complement the harmony of flavors.

Nutritional value per serving

161 kcal

Proteins: 5 g
Fats: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 64 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 8

Today I'll share with you a unique dessert recipe that will allow you to create an interesting, unusual, yet delicious treat with your own hands. For me, it turns out much tastier classical charlotte.

The secret to this Italian-style pie is that the apple slices on top are lightly drizzled with melted butter and sprinkled with sugar. This creates a delicious crust that significantly enhances the dessert's flavor. Intrigued? Then gather your ingredients and get started with me!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ingredients

Servings

Apple

4 pcs
Egg C1

1 pcs
Egg yolk

1 pcs
Sugar

150 G
Flour

160 G
Milk

120 ml
Butter

50 G
Baking powder

1 tsp
Vanillin

1 pinch
Salt

1 pinch

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the egg with the yolk, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat well until the mixture is white and fluffy.

Step 2

Add 25 g of melted butter and milk to the egg-sugar mixture. Stir. The butter is necessary for a softer dough.

Step 3

Add sifted flour and baking powder to the mixture and knead the dough. Its consistency should resemble that of heavy cream.

Step 4

Line the bottom of a baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth it out.

Step 5

Wash the apples, core them, and cut them into small slices.

Step 6

Place the sliced apples tightly next to each other on top of the dough.

Step 7

Drizzle the pie with melted butter and sprinkle with a tablespoon of sugar. This will create a beautiful and delicious caramel crust.

Step 8

Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30-35 minutes. Then remove it, let it cool slightly, and dust with powdered sugar.

Similar video recipe: Italian Country Apple Pie

Today, there are countless variations on how to make apple pie. And every homemaker has her own secrets for making her dessert especially delicious and airy.

If you want to make a delicious Italian-style charlotte, check out this video from "KUTIKAI TV." In her video, she explains what you'll need to make this rustic pie, which apples are best to use, and how to garnish the dessert.

Adviсe

Two easy ways to melt butter are to microwave it for a few seconds or use a double boiler;
To make sure the treat comes off the sides of the pan easily, grease it with butter and sprinkle a little flour on top;
To ensure an airy batter, it's important to beat the eggs thoroughly. If they're not beaten enough, the finished dessert may turn out flat.
It's important to preheat the oven to the required temperature. This will allow the charlotte to rise well during cooking.
To prevent the pie from falling after baking, let it cool in the oven for 10 minutes before removing it.

Fragrant apple pie in Italian This golden-crusted bread is a wonderful accompaniment to a hot cup of tea or coffee. Try making this luxurious treat yourself. I guarantee you won't be able to stop after just one slice!

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