When unexpected guests arrive, and you need a delightful treat in no time, turn to this Quick Apple Charlotte with Berries. Simple, swift, and crafted from ingredients usually found in your fridge, this recipe ensures you’ll always have a delightful solution at hand.
Ingredients:
- 3 chicken eggs (3 eggs)
- 1 cup sugar (1 cup)
- 1 cup sour cream (1 cup)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 medium-sized apples
- 100g frozen red and black currants (about 1/2 cup, not thawed)
- Zest of half a lemon
Instructions:
- Beat eggs with sugar. Add sour cream and beat again.
- Dissolve baking soda in vinegar, add to the egg-sour cream mixture, and beat once more.
- Introduce flour, beating the batter until smooth.
- Remove cores and stems from apples, and slice them into thin wedges.
- Pour half of the batter into a buttered baking dish and arrange the apple slices on top.
- If the apples are sweet, grate lemon zest over them.
- Sprinkle red and black currants randomly over the apples.
- Pour the remaining batter over the fruits and bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (about 350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 30-40 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a wooden stick; if it comes out dry, the charlotte is ready.
- Transfer the charlotte to a flat dish and serve. Enjoy it both hot and cold.
Bon appétit!
