Charlotte Aux Pommes Apple Charlotte

Old french recipe a tasty dessert, wonderful especially in the fall or winter after a hearty soup supper.

Cook and stir bread crumbs in butter over medium heat until toasted and golden brown.

Mix sugar and lemon peel and cinnamon , set aside.

Place 1 cup bread mixture in greased souffle dish or casserole pan.

Top with half the apples and sugar mixture.

Spoon half the jam on top.

Repeat , ending with 1 cup of bread crumbs.

Bake at 350 oven until apples are tender , about 35 - 40 minutes.

Beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar an dvanilla in chilled bowl until stiff.

Fold in rum or brandy , serve with the apple charlotte.

breadcrumbs, butter, sugar, lemon peel, ground cinnamon, tart apples, apricot jam, whipping cream, vanilla, rum