The basis of the traditional charlotte recipe is apples. However, you can add raisins to the usual ingredients. Why him? Baked apples add a sour flavor to the batter, especially if they are Granny Smith fruits. While raisins will be a good addition due to their sweet, unobtrusive taste.

Recipe for charlotte with raisins

Ingredients

To prepare charlotte with apples and raisins in the oven you will need:

• 1 cup flour;
• 3 eggs;
• 1 cup of sugar;
• 1 tsp baking powder (can be replaced with 1/2 teaspoon of soda with the addition of 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar);
• 1/3 tsp salt;
• 20-25 g butter;
• 500 gr. apples (it is better to choose sweet and sour apples of the varieties “Simirenko”, “Golden Delicious”, “Royal Gala”, “Gloucester”, etc.);
• 1 handful of raisins;
• powdered sugar for decoration.

Preparation

Before adding raisins to the pie, they must be properly prepared, otherwise you risk ruining the taste of the delicacy.

The easiest way is to soak the raisins. Pour a glass of boiling water over the required amount of berries and leave for 10 minutes. Then drain the water and gently dry the raisins with a paper towel. Make sure that pieces of paper do not stick to the berries and then get into the pie.

For those with a little more time, you can try a combination of lemon peel, raisins and apples. Rinse one lemon thoroughly, then use a grater to separate the zest from the fruit and squeeze the juice into a deep bowl. Peel and seed the washed apples and then cut them into cubes. Rinse raisins with boiled water. Place the apple slices and raisins in a bowl with the lemon zest and juice and leave for a couple of hours. Place the apples and raisins soaked in this way along with the lemon zest on the bottom of the baking dish. Keep in mind that lemon can cause allergies.

Preparation

1. Using a mixer, mix eggs and sugar. Pour the flour into the finished mixture through a sieve, then add salt and mix again. Lastly, add the baking powder or dissolve the baking soda (mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar).
2. The charlotte should be baked in a baking pan with a non-stick coating, the ideal size of which is 28 cm. Using a pastry brush or a cotton pad soaked in vegetable oil, grease the surface of the pan. Then sprinkle 1 tbsp. spoon of flour or semolina; without this step, the charlotte will simply burn to the pan.
3. Cut the butter into cubes and spread over the bottom of the pan. Place peeled and diced apples on top and sprinkle already washed and dried raisins. All that remains is to pour the dough.
4. Preheat the oven for a few minutes at 180 degrees in advance. Place the charlotte and bake for 30-40 minutes until done.
5. Sprinkle the warm pie with powdered sugar and cut into small pieces.

Dessert is ready!

Modern technologies make it possible to prepare a pie not only in the traditional way in the oven, but also in a slow cooker. The ingredients and preparation process are no different from those described above, the only difference is time.

After the form with the dough is completely ready, set the “Baking” mode and cook for 1 hour. After the charlotte is ready, it is better not to open the lid immediately, but wait about 10-15 minutes to let the pie “infuse”.

How to decorate the finished charlotte

Many housewives miss the process of decorating the charlotte, and in vain, because this is a good opportunity to make the pie even more appetizing.

Powdered sugar is usually used as a sweet decoration, but you can try other options. For example, charlotte is often sprinkled with crushed nuts and waffle pieces. Those with a real sweet tooth prefer to use chocolate chips or pour melted chocolate over the top of the cake. Not only the usual milk chocolate, but also white chocolate will do.

Honey would be a good addition to charlotte. Choose exclusively liquid flower or linden honey. Keep in mind, honey is a fairly strong allergen.

Gourmets can recommend whipped cream as a garnish for charlotte. There is no need to apply them to the cake in advance, otherwise they will literally melt in a few seconds.

Special toppings for decoration are widely available in stores. Caramel, vanilla and cherry toppings are perfect for charlotte.

If you serve charlotte as a holiday dish, then it would be a good idea to decorate it with fresh fruit. Cut the kiwi, bananas and strawberries into small pieces and place them on the charlotte in any order. Powdered sugar, caramel topping and condensed milk are good additions.

Charlotte with apples and raisins in a slow cooker (video)

Charlotte is good because it is a universal dessert. It can also be served at family celebrations, children's parties, and during tea parties. Try making charlotte and see for yourself that such a delicacy will not leave even the most picky eater indifferent.

The raisin berry is created from the sultana grape, there are only 4 types:

• light appearance;
• dark blue type;
• olive;

Also, it is worth noting that sunny berries are much healthier than dark ones. Raisins are classified as sweet fruit berries, however, they do not contain ordinary sugar, but lactose, a natural sugar substitute that does not affect the increase in insulin, and are absolutely harmless. However, according to nutritionists, raisins should be used at least once a week, since that same natural sugar affects the figure. Therefore, if a dieter starts taking raisins intensively, it is unlikely to benefit him. The calorie level is not lower than 260 kcal. However, raisins have unique beneficial substances, which have the following names:

1. all B vitamins;
2. phosphorus, P;
3. niacin, etc.

PP or its other name, nicotinic acid, is used as a sedative for the excited emotional system. PP is an important ingredient for the respiratory tract, as well as an enzyme in protein metabolism, which leads to a calming effect on the nervous system. Potassium has an excellent effect on the functioning of the heart muscles. Thanks to the participation of vitamins and substances such as the PP group, sleep improves and the nervous system is restored. Taking into account the fact that raisins have an effect on the general condition, they also improve the condition of orthodontics; with frequent consumption of dark varieties, you can get rid of caries. Raisins have a beneficial effect on the following organs:

• if there are kidney diseases, then it removes toxins from the body;
• affects the oral cavity;
• eliminates swelling;
• increases urination;
• restores the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
• reduces tumors;
• cures boils;
• improves the cardiovascular system.

The inherent characteristics of raisins are multifaceted; they have long been used for medicinal purposes. You can make a decoction from it and you will feel great in the morning, or vice versa, use it at night. It eradicates many diseases, even for colds it is used to heal a sick person. It has a beneficial effect on dysentery and other diseases.

However, along with positive properties, raisins also have negative characteristics. They are expressed as follows:

• it must be washed thoroughly, because when growing and drying it is treated with chemicals that have a detrimental effect on the body;
• should not be used by people with obesity, ulcers, or heart defects;
• should not be eaten by people with diabetes, however, if you boil it for about half an hour, it can be consumed in small quantities;
• tuberculosis and ulcers are also contraindications for the use of sultanas, because they can enhance the development of the above;
• there may be an allergic reaction.

There are also many recipes with raisins as ingredients. The most delicious and healthy dish made from it is charlotte. To create a raisin charlotte, you will need the following ingredients:

1. pumpkin;
2. raisin;
3. sifted flour;
4. baking powder;
5. eggs.

To prepare, you need to beat the eggs and mix them with flour, which will already be mixed with baking powder in advance. Mix everything thoroughly, cut the pumpkin into small pieces, and place on the bottom with parchment paper already laid out. Then sprinkle the pumpkin with raisins, fill it with dough and put it in the oven, which will be heated at 180 degrees. Cook for approximately 2 hours. The dish is ready to be served.

In order to prepare charlotte, other ingredients are often used, such as apples, rowan berries and other fruits and vegetables, but raisins and dough remain unchanged, which, despite everything, retains its unique taste and can be a decoration for any table. The grape berry is unique in all its properties; the moment it is dried, it receives even more useful substances. Raisins are consumed for various reasons, to improve health and general condition, to improve mood and tone. Due to the content of unique vitamin substances, raisins can easily pass for a curable drug. Some substances improve the nervous system, metabolism and much more. Raisins affect the heart and the entire body system. It is better to use light varieties of raisins, which have a beneficial effect not only on internal organs, but also on the condition of the skin and appearance. It is important to always eat sultanas and other grape varieties, because they can help you become healthier. In addition, eating fruits and vegetables means that a person adheres to a healthy lifestyle, which is why experts, doctors and others recommend daily consumption of sultanas. However, if you are obese, then the best option would be to consume this product minimally.

The very first pie that I learned to cook on my own was everyone’s favorite charlotte with apples, baked in the oven. I tried cooking with both pears and peaches, but it still tastes best when you add raisins and cinnamon to the apples. This is exactly the kind of pie we’ll make today.

Ingredients:

• 500 g sweet and sour apples
• 1 handful of raisins
• 1 cup flour (cup capacity: 250 ml)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 medium eggs
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp soda
• 1 tbsp. l. vinegar
• 1-2 tsp. decoys
• 20-25 g butter
• cinnamon optional

Number of servings: 6-8

Preparation:

Using a mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until white. The mass doubles.

Add a glass of flour and salt. If desired, you can add vanillin or vanilla sugar and cinnamon. Mix.Quench the soda with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, add to the dough, and mix.
To bake the cake, take a pan with a non-stick coating. Mine is 28 cm in diameter. Using a pastry brush, grease the bottom and sides of the mold with vegetable oil. Then, using a teaspoon, lightly sprinkle the entire inner surface of the mold with semolina. This is done to ensure that the charlotte does not stick to the pan and does not burn.

This is what the ready-to-use form looks like.

Evenly distribute small pieces of butter along the bottom of the pan so that a tasty crust forms on the bottom during baking.

Peel the apples from the core and first cut into slices. There is no need to remove the skin.

Then we cut the slices crosswise into pieces.

Place the chopped apples on the bottom of the pan on top of the pieces of butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Wash and dry a full handful of raisins with a paper towel and sprinkle evenly over the apples.

Gently pour the dough into the apples in a thin stream.

Place the charlotte in the oven, heated to 180 degrees, and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Then remove, cool and transfer to a plate.

Using a small strainer, sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the cake.
Charlotte with apples in the oven turns out fragrant, with airy dough, juicy apples and raisins, in a word - delicious! And the recipe is very simple.

Ingredients

For the test:

• flour - 160 g;
• sugar - 180 g;
• eggs - 3 pcs.;
• cocoa - 3 tsp. spoons;
• salt - a pinch;
• soda - 0.5 teaspoon. spoons;

For filling:

• apples - 300-400 g;
• raisins - 80 g;
• cottage cheese (preferably 9% fat) - 200 g;
• sour cream - 80 g;
• sugar - 50 g;
• egg - 1 pc.;
• starch - 2 tables. spoons.

Cooking time is about 2 hours.

Yield: 8 servings.

Try adding variety to the classic fruit charlotte recipe and turning it into an original cottage cheese pie with apples and raisins. This apple charlotte with raisins, the recipe with photos of which is outlined step by step below, combines chocolate biscuit dough, fresh apples and a curd layer with raisins. The pie is moderately sweet and not dry (due to the apple-curd filling with raisins). Properly prepared biscuit dough is soft and airy.

How to make apple charlotte with raisins

First you need to prepare the filling for the pie. To do this, rinse the raisins several times with hot water, then add boiled water and leave for about 30 minutes. After this, drain the water and dry the raisins.

Add sugar, sour cream, starch to the cottage cheese, beat in the egg and grind everything thoroughly to obtain a homogeneous mass.

Add prepared raisins to the cottage cheese and mix everything.

Apples need to be washed, peeled, and seeds removed. Then cut into small pieces.

Now you can start preparing the biscuit dough for charlotte with raisins and apples. First you need to prepare the dry ingredients: sift the flour and cocoa, add salt, soda and mix everything.

The main secret to getting an airy dough is to thoroughly beat the eggs. Break 3 eggs into a dry and fat-free container suitable for beating with a mixer. At medium mixer speed, beat them until thick foam forms. Without ceasing to beat, gradually add sugar, increasing the speed. The whipping process should last at least 5 minutes. The result will be a fluffy white mass. Gradually adding a mixture of dry ingredients to it, stir everything carefully.

Pour the apples into the dough and mix everything carefully.

Now is the time to turn on the oven to preheat. Set the temperature to 190 degrees. Grease the baking dish with a small amount of butter or refined sunflower oil. Pour about half of the dough into the mold.

Carefully place the curd filling with raisins on top.

Pour the remaining dough over the cottage cheese. Level the surface.

Bake the apple and raisin pie with cottage cheese for 1 hour. After this, use a wooden skewer or toothpick to check the readiness of the pie. You need to check in the middle of the pie, because... the center takes longer to bake. If traces of dough remain, it is advisable to move the rack with the mold in the oven to a higher level and bake for another 10-15 minutes. After this, turn off the oven and open the door slightly. This is necessary so that the cake cools gradually and does not fall off. After about 15 minutes, you can remove the pie from the oven and leave it in the pan to cool for another 15-20 minutes. Then transfer it to a plate.

Before serving, the finished charlotte with raisins and apples, the recipe for which is described above, can be sprinkled with powdered sugar, confectionery powder or decorated with raisins.

You can cut the apple pie with raisins and cottage cheese into portions only after it has completely cooled down. When cold and even the next day, the pie tastes even better.

As you can see, the recipe for charlotte with apples and raisins, with a curd layer, is not too complicated, so even a novice housewife can handle preparing such a pie.

We wish you bon appetit!