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Apple Crostata

Heavenly Apple Crostata: Your Autumn Dessert Delight

This Apple Crostata is a beautifully rustic dessert that captures the essence of autumn with sweet and tart apples enveloped in flaky pastry.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Gluten-free blend for gluten-free version
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar Brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 stick Unsalted butter Coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 6 tablespoons Ice water Very cold for best results
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups Apples Mix of sweet and tart varieties
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest Lemon zest as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional for cinnamon-free version
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice Nutmeg or cardamom can substitute
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Flour Use same type as pastry
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar adds rich flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch needed
  • 1 stick Remaining butter Mix with dry ingredients until crumbly

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt; pulse briefly. Add cubed butter and pulse until resembling pea-sized pieces.
  2. Gradually pour in ice water while pulsing until dough starts to come together. Form into 2 disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate one disk for at least an hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  4. On a floured surface, roll out pastry into an 11-inch circle and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Peel, core, and cut apples into chunks. Toss with orange zest and layer onto dough, leaving a 1.5-inch border.
  6. In a bowl, combine topping ingredients and mix with remaining butter until crumbly; sprinkle over apples.
  7. Pleat the edges of the pastry over the filling to create a rustic border.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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