Szarlotka (Polish Apple Cake

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 5 Granny smith apples

• Refrigerated

  • 3 Egg whites, small
  • 2 Egg yolks, small organic

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Cloves
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Kirkland pure vanilla
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 15/16 cup Sugar

• Dairy

  • 75 g Butter
  • 1 tbsp Sour cream or greek yogurt

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Ingredients

• 5-6 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of cloves
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup flour (substitute gluten free flour if you like)
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 small organic egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 75 grams cold butter (approximately ⅓ cup)
• ½ teaspoon Kirkland pure vanilla
• 3 small egg whites (use the two from the yolk plus you’ll need 1 more white)
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

• In a pan over medium heat add the apple, sugar, spices and 1 tablespoon of water. Saute for 15-20 minutes or until the apples become softer.
• Take a potato masher and mash the apples.
• In a cup, combine 1 tablespoon of water and the cornstarch. Mix until completely dissolved.
• Add the cornstarch mixture to the apple mash and mix in.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a bowl combine all the ingredients until a cookie dough consistency is achieved. Form into a ball.
• Place the crust ball in the fridge for 30 minutes.
• Remove the ball from the fridge and shred it with a cheese shredder.
• Evenly press the shredded crust into an 8″ or 9″ square pan covered with parchment paper.
• With a fork prick the crust in several places so as to prevent it from rising.
• Bake in an oven at 360F until it starts to just turn golden color.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the counter for a few minutes.
• While the crust is cooling whip the egg whites.
• With an electric mixer, whip the egg whites until peaks form.
• Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and continue to whip until incorporated.
• Spread the apple pie filling onto the crust and then top with the meringue.
• Reduce the heat in the oven to 240F(This is important!)
• Bake the cake at 240F for 30-40 minutes or until the meringue turns a nice golden color.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• You can serve this cake topped with whip cream, ice cream, creme fraiche or just as it is!