Apricot And Apple Charlotte

1. 1

   Peel and core apples, and cut them in two.

2. 2

   Cut the two pieces into 8 chunks, and put in a saucepan.

3. 3

   Add orange juice, zest, sugar and 1/3 cup apricot jam.

4. 4

   Place pan over high heat and bring to boil.

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   Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a lively simmer until apples are soft but still keep their shape, about 8 minutes.

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   Remove from heat and let cool.

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

8. 8

   Brush butter onto bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan.

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   Paint both sides of each slice of bread with butter (or dip briefly into butter) before lining pan with dampened pieces.

10. 10

    Fit pieces of bread together like a jigsaw puzzle with no gaps.

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    Paint joints with egg white to help seal them, and press them together.

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    Add egg yolks to cooled apple filling and spoon mixture into bread-lined pan.

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    Layer with more butter-painted bread, and carefully spread remaining 3 tablespoons jam over top.

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    (Jam may be heated, if desired, for ease in spreading.)

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    Place pan on a baking sheet.

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    Bake until browned on edges and top, about 45 minutes.

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    Place on a cooling rack until warm or room temperature.

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    To serve, remove side of pan, and slice like a cake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.