Russian Apple Pie

From: Chef #818639

On Jul 4, 2009

This is ever so lightly sweetened and it's the most delicious apple pie/cake. It's light and goes wonderfully with Russian chai.

From: krolek

On Jun 3, 2009

My Russian boyfriend loves (!!!!) this--calls it Neighbor Charlotte--because you make it quickly for neighbors who drop in. I t's not a pie. Think uncomplicated, undersweet coffee cake--crunchy on outside, slightly doughy in the middle.It seems like people are overcomplicating this recipe. It is supposed to be peasanty simple. His mom's variation 1.5 cups sugar + 3 eggs, mix, 1.5 cups flour, mix just until combined. Pour in greased/floured pie pan. Peel/core 3 tart apples, cut into large chunks and press into batter. Bake@350 for 50 mins. If you add 1/2 c. milk, it is a Clafouty recipe (more custard-like than this recipe). If you arrange melon-balled apples neatly and then, after removing from oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar, it can come out a little more formal looking and good enough to take to a friend's house when you are invited over for casual supper.

From: Take a Letter Maria

On Oct 16, 2005

I thought this dessert was very easy and good, although I made a few changes based on previous reviews, first I tossed the apple slices in about 1/4 c. sugar,1/4 t. cinnamon and 1 t. lemon juice. Then I added about 1/8 c. milk,1 t. vanilla, pinch of salt and about 1/4 t. cinnamon to batter. I dotted the top with about 2 T. of butter and baked it at the required temp. I brought it to my mom's for my dad's birthday and got some nice compliments on this simple and easy dessert. Thank you for the quick and easy recipe. Maria

From: Saturn

On Oct 18, 2005

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I will be making this again and again. So quick and easy! I used Spartan apples and an 8.5" deep dish pan. It turned out a bit dense but I liked it like that. I dusted mine with cinnamon and icing sugar. It added just a bit of sweetness to it and really set the dish off. I only had a little bit of trouble getting it out of the pan. Some tapping and shaking and it came out. I might try dusting the pan with icing sugar after I grease it with butter. Great dish. Thanks!