Apricot & Apple Charlottes Recipe

Name: Apricot & Apple Charlottes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted; 12 slices hearty white bread; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter; 8 medium (2 1/2 pounds) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest; 3/4 cup apricot preserves; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter; 2 tablespoons brandy or orange juice; Apricot roses, if desired; Mint leaves, if desired

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted
12 slices hearty white bread
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter
8 medium (2 1/2 pounds) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter
2 tablespoons brandy or orange juice
Apricot roses, if desired
Mint leaves, if desired

1
Heat oven to 400F.
2
Brush six (6-ounce) custard cups lightly with melted butter.
3
Trim crusts from bread slices; brush both sides with melted butter.
4
Line inside of each custard cup with 1 slice bread, cutting and piecing as necessary.
5
Melt 1/4 cup butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add apple slices.
6
Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until apples begin to soften.
7
Add sugar, chopped apricots and lemon zest; toss lightly.
8
Continue cooking 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
9
Spoon apple mixture into prepared custard cups.
10
Cover apple mixture with remaining bread slices, folding under any extra bread.
11
Place custard cups in baking pan.
12
Bake 18-20 minutes or until deep golden brown.
13
Cool 10 minutes.
14
Combine apricot preserves, 1/4 cup butter and brandy in 1-quart saucepan.
15
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until melted.
16
Unmold charlottes.
17
Place onto individual serving dishes; top with sauce.
18
Garnish with apricot rose (see Tip below) and mint leaves, if desired.
19
Serve charlottes warm or at room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted, 12 slices hearty white bread, 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, 8 medium (2 1/2 pounds) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced, and more.

Yes, Apricot & Apple Charlottes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot & Apple Charlottes

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