There are many ways to freeze apples for the winter in order to later make a fragrant and sweet charlotte out of them, which invariably pleases both young and adult sweet tooths. However, the most popular and correct way is to freeze it in wedges.
Freeze apples according to the rules
Wash the apples thoroughly and be sure to remove the core with a special knife. Prepare a solution from a liter of cold water and 10-15 grams of salt and put apples into it, cut into slices, the thickness of which does not exceed 3-4 millimeters. The slices should be in the solution for no more than 20 minutes - this will prevent them from darkening. Then place them on a tray and place in the freezer. When the apples are slightly frozen, take them out, separate the pieces that have stuck together and place them in small portions in bags.
Frozen apples can be used to make compotes, pies, flaky desserts, and other delicious dishes.
All substances useful for the body are preserved in frozen apples, including vitamins, as well as macro- and microelements. In terms of taste, they are a bit like baked apples. To preserve them for the winter without cutting and freezing, you need to take the unspoiled fruits and wrap each of them in a sheet of newspaper, putting all the wrapped apples in a box that should be kept in the cellar or basement. This way, the apples will stay fresh for several months - provided the room is cold enough.
Charlotte made from properly frozen apples in winter
To prepare apple charlotte, pour 9 tablespoons of granulated sugar into frozen apple slices and transfer them to a baking dish greased with butter. Then you need to prepare the dough by mixing in a separate bowl:
- 1 egg;
- 5 tablespoons of sugar;
- 1 teaspoon of salt;
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda, quenched with vinegar.
After mixing, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 cups of flour to the dough.
The dough must be kneaded thoroughly after adding each new ingredient until smooth.
The finished dough, brought to the structure of thick sour cream, must be poured into a mold with apple slices so that the fruit "drowned" in the dough. Then the form is placed in the oven, preheated to 150-160 degrees, for 30-40 minutes. In the process of baking charlotte, it is important to carefully monitor it so that it does not start to burn or, conversely, does not remain damp. Depending on this, you need to shorten or lengthen the baking time. After removing the finished apple dessert from the oven, chill it for a few minutes, sprinkle with powdered sugar, sprinkle with fresh cranberries or cream and serve.
