Ingredients and Weight:
- Apples, Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and sliced: 2.2 lbs
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Flour, all-purpose: 3/4 cup (90g)
- Butter, unsalted, cold and cut into small cubes: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, butter, and vanilla extract. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Grease and flour an 8-inch (20cm) round baking dish.
- Spread half of the crumb mixture over the bottom of the dish.
- Top with the apples.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Sugar: 30g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- A classic Russian apple cake, with a crispy buttery crumb topping and a tender, juicy apple filling.
- Sweet and aromatic, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack.
User Comments:
- "This Sharlotka is absolutely delicious! The apple filling is perfectly cooked and the crumb topping is crunchy and flavorful."
- "I love the traditional Russian flavors in this cake. It's a perfect way to end a meal."
- "I used Honeycrisp apples for this recipe and it turned out so well. The cake was moist and had a slightly tart flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make sure your crumb topping is evenly distributed, use a fork to break it into small pieces before sprinkling it over the apples.
- If you don't have unsalted butter, use salted butter and omit adding any extra salt to the crumb mixture.
