Grandma's Apple Charlottes

Cozy up with the timeless charm of Grandma's Apple Charlottes, a classic dessert that wraps cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples in a buttery, golden bread shell for the ultimate comfort food experience. This recipe is a delightful blend of soft, syrupy apples accented with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, all encased in crispy, caramelized bread. Perfectly portioned into individual ramekins, this nostalgic treat comes together with simple pantry staples like bread, sugar, and butter, making it both budget-friendly and irresistibly satisfying. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or paired with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, these Apple Charlottes are an elegant yet homely dessert ready in under an hour. A must-try for fans of traditional apple desserts!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Granny Smith apples
• 75 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 85 grams Unsalted butter
• 8 slices White or whole wheat bread
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously butter 4 small ramekins or pudding molds.

Step 2

Peel, core, and finely dice the Granny Smith apples.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt 25 grams of the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice.

Step 4

Cook the apple mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and syrupy. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

Trim the crusts off the slices of bread and flatten each slice gently with a rolling pin. Melt the remaining 60 grams of butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish.

Step 6

Brush both sides of each bread slice lightly with the melted butter. Line the sides and bottom of each ramekin with the buttered bread, pressing firmly to ensure there are no gaps.

Step 7

Fill the bread-lined ramekins with the cooked apple mixture, pressing it down gently but firmly to pack it in. Cover the top with another piece of buttered bread to seal the charlotte.

Step 8

Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the charlottes feel firm to the touch.

Step 9

Allow the charlottes to cool for 5 minutes, then gently loosen the edges with a knife and invert them onto serving plates.

Step 10

Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1117.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1871.3

Total Fat 81.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 188.2mg	0%
Sodium 1092.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 167.5g
Protein 19.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 385.4mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1056.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 58.5%