Comments on: So Easy A Blogger Could Do It

By: m.v.

m.v. — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:14:07 +0000

Points taken, but I usually don’t plan on making one so I use whatever apples are in the house. I do know about bread crumbs on the bottom, but I am lazy what can I say. Thanks for your comments

By: Svetlana Lyakhovetsky

Svetlana Lyakhovetsky — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:56:38 +0000

Oy! At the risk of getting banned from your site for Sharlotka blasthemy… I do cover my dish with ever so thin layer of butter (room temperature, just use your fingers) and then some tasteless bread crums ( actually Japanese Panko works the best and does not mess with the taste at all) – just whatever will stick to the butter and then shake out any extra. This works wonders to allow you to actually take your delicious Sharlotka out of the form (just cover with a plate that matches the size/shape of your baking dish and then flip) and onto the cooling rack and then a plate.Please disregard my second comment if you are male, of course, – ’cause who the heck cares….

By: Svetlana Lyakhovetsky

Svetlana Lyakhovetsky — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:41:14 +0000

Great recipe! I am a bit surprised you mentioned nothing at all about what kind of apples. They do not all do what Antonovka does. Try Gold Rush if you can find a local farmer who grows them. I am in Indianapolis and they just showed up at the local farmer’s market – so mid-October or so ( it is a late apple). Trust me – it is absolutely perfect for Sharlotka. No other apple comes near, in my opinion. It is tart and crisp and does exactly what the original Russian apple traditionally used in Charlotka ( Antonovka) does – and that is form an adorable and delicious crispy top. Kind of like meringue. I suppose an apple has to be sour enough to accomplish that. And the crispness is important too – Gold Rush does not fall apart while cooking and that is great too. You actually get the wonderful contrast of a soft sponge and tart firm apple in each bite.Aahh… Try it!

By: Them Apples | Kansas City with the Russian Accent

Them Apples | Kansas City with the Russian Accent — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:52:11 +0000

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By: tracy

tracy — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:10:16 +0000

gimme!