Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole

Ingredients (22)

• 2 cups 2% cottage cheese
• 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• BATTER:
• 1-1/2 cups sour cream
• 6 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• TOPPING:
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract