Matzo Charlotte from Libby's Kitchen

Who knew matzo could taste this good? This Matzo Charlotte will have everyone clamoring for more!

Ingredients

3 large eggs, separated
4 matzos
1/2 cup sugar or more (to taste)
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp kosher for pesach vanilla
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp grated zest
1/4 tsp salt
1 can Comstock apples or 3 large- peeled, cored and sliced thin.

Topping

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1 tbsp butter
Mix all together and sprinkle on top of the apple mixture.

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Beat the egg whites until stiff and set them aside. Break the matzos into pieces and soak them in hot water for a few minutes. Drain. Add the sugar, egg yolks, raisins, vanilla, lemon and salt. Mix well. Add the apples, folding them in so as not to break the slices. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with the topping. Bake for 1 hour. This dessert may be served warm with whipped cream (for a dairy meal).

Libby says:

I think fondly of Esther Autenreith, a wonderful practical nurse and fabulous cook, who took care of me for a week after the birth of each of my three children. I watched and learned as she worked magic in my kitchen. This is one of the marvelous desserts she made and I have loved for the past 50 years.