How to Make Rustic Blueberry and Fig Crostata - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to baking, there's something so inviting about a rustic crostata. This free-form Italian dessert is a perfect way to showcase the simple beauty of fresh fruit, and there's no better combination than sweet blueberries and delicate figs. The natural sweetness of these two fruits pairs perfectly with a flaky, buttery crust, making for a truly mouthwatering treat.

The best part about making a rustic blueberry and fig crostata is that it's incredibly easy to put together. The...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust
  • 3 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 fresh figs, sliced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 10-inch crostata

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll pie crust out on a floured work surface to about 10 inches. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Combine blueberries, flour, sugar, tarragon, lemon zest and juice, and almond extract in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  • Spoon blueberry mixture into the center of the pie crust, leaving about a 2-inch border. Place fig slices in the center in a circular pattern. Fold crust up all around the edge of the blueberries, crimping and pinching to create pleats.
  • Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl. Brush edges of crust with mixture and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is crispy and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool and set, 15 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    243 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 170mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 162mg