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Downton Abbey: Apple Charlotte Recipe

Downton Abbey: Apple Charlotte

Feast of Starlight
A recipe for Apple Charlotte inspired by Mrs. Patmore in Season 1 of Downton Abbey.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz / 454g / 5 cups - chopped apples peeled, medium dice(granny smith or mixed)
  • 2 tbsp - honey
  • 3.5 oz / 100g / 1/2 cup - granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp - cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp and 1/2 cup melted - unsalted butter
  • 1/2 - vanilla bean scraped
  • 2 tbsp - calvados
  • 12 - thin slices white bread crusts removed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Heat a dutch oven over medium heat and add the two tbsp of butter. Once melted, add the chopped apples, honey, sugar, cinnamon, calvados, and vanilla bean. Stir to combine and cook for 10-15 minutes until soft but still has a slight crunch in the center.
  • While the apples are cooking, prepare the bread slices by cutting two circles to fit on the top and bottom of the mold. I used a 6" x 3" springform pan. I had to cut two 5 1/2" circles and 12 - 3" x 2" rectangles. Cut the bread slices according to the size and shape of your mold.
  • Once you have your bread slices ready. Generously brush both sides of your bread slices with the melted butter.
  • Arrange the bread in your mold or pan. Pour the cooked apples into the center and top with the second bread circle.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool before taking it out of the mold.