How to Make Apple Crostata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple crostata is a delicious and rustic Italian dessert that is perfect for fall. This dessert is made with a flaky and buttery crust that holds a sweet and spiced apple filling. The combination of the tender apples and the flaky crust creates a heavenly dessert that is sure to become a new favorite.

This recipe is a great way to use up an abundance of fresh apples that may be in season. The apples are enhanced with warm cinnamon and a touch of sugar, creating a filling that is both ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 small apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 crostata

  • Combine 1 1/2 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter using 2 knives or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Mix water and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Stir into flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together. Gently roll into a ball and flatten slightly. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Toss apples with 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons flour in a large bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll dough out to a 12-inch circle on a floured work surface. Transfer to the baking sheet. Arrange apple slices in the center of the circle, leaving a 2-inch border all around. Fold up border over apples, pinching together slightly.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over apples.
  • Bake crostata in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 103mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 104mg