Apple Charlotte

• 1 egg yolk
• 2/3 cup sugar
• Dash salt
• 2 cups grated apples
• 1/3 cup matzo meal
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon slivovitz (plum brandy)
• 3 eggs whites, stiffly beaten
• 4 tablespoons ground pecans

Beat the egg yolk, sugar and salt until thick and lemon colored. Stir in the apples, matzo meal, lemon rind and slivovitz. Fold in the egg whites. Turn into a greased 8-inch spring form pan. Sprinkle the nuts on top.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until brown and firm. Cool before removing the sides of the pan.

• Yields: 6-8 servings
• Preparation Time: 50 minutes