Apple Charlotte with Sour Milk: Oven-Baked Recipe + 8 Step-by-Step Photos

Never throw away sour milk. Essentially, sour milk is almost like kefir. This means you can make amazing, airy desserts with it. The milk's slight tartness, for example, will perfectly enhance the flavor of apples. This will make the charlotte even more flavorful.

Nutritional value per serving

197.7 kcal

Proteins: 4 g
Fats: 2.9 g
Carbohydrates: 40.3 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

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

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 6

Milk can sour in different ways depending on the manufacturer. If it has completely separated and large clumps of whey are floating in the mixture, simply whisk the mixture. It will come together, and you can begin making the charlotte. A mixer will bring the soured milk to the perfect consistency.

Yogurt or kefir can be used as a base for the charlotte instead of sour milk. You can use either store-bought or homemade ingredients. However, it's best to avoid fermented baked milk, as it will make the dough tougher.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Charlotte with sour milk and apples in the oven

Ingredients

Servings

Egg C1

3 pcs
Sugar

200 G
Sour milk

150 ml
Sunflower oil

80 ml
Vanilla sugar

10 G
Salt

pinches
Flour

250 G
Apples

4 pcs
Soda

1 tsp
Vinegar

1 tsp
Cinnamon

3 G
Powdered sugar

20 G

Preparation

Step 1

Beat the eggs with sugar and salt until smooth and fluffy. When the mixture begins to increase in volume, add vanilla sugar and baking soda slaked with vinegar. Mix thoroughly until smooth.

Step 2

Now pour in the sour milk and beat well again so that it is evenly distributed.

Step 3

With the mixer running, pour in the sunflower oil. Use refined oil to avoid the unpleasant taste of stale sunflower seeds. Add the pre-sifted flour and mix until you have a smooth, lump-free dough.

Step 4

Cut one apple in half, remove the core and divide into quarters, then cut into thin slices.

Step 5

Line a baking pan with parchment paper and grease with sunflower oil or melted butter. Sprinkle the bottom with 1 teaspoon of sugar and arrange the apple slices from the edges of the pan to the center. Dice 1 apple and mix it with the dough.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the surface. Slice the remaining 2 apples into wedges and arrange them on top, standing upright, in a spiral from the edges to the center of the pan.

Step 7

Bake the charlotte in an oven preheated to 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes, until the crust is crisp and golden brown. Then let it cool completely in the pan, remove it, and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Add spices if desired.

Step 8

The sour milk charlotte is ready. Cut into slices and serve.

Similar video recipe: Fluffy Apple Pie with Sour Milk

A simple variation of the lazy charlotte, perfect for those who don't want to spend a lot of time on a delicious dessert. The pie looks almost too ordinary on the outside. But the apples inside add richness and create a unique flavor.

If desired, you can substitute any fruit or berries for the apples in this recipe. The delicate batter will perfectly envelop them. And if you're not new to this delicacy, it will be a real surprise for your loved ones.

Soda and baking powder

If the milk is quite sour, it's best to use half as much vinegar so that the baking soda can counteract some of the milk's sourness. This way, the charlotte will be free of any unpleasant aftertaste, yet incredibly tender and fluffy. If you don't want or don't like using vinegar-slaked baking soda, you can substitute 10 g of baking powder for every 250 g of flour.

Be sure to try using sour milk in a pie. You'll be delighted with the results, I'm sure of it.

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