Apple Crostata
Serves: 5
Luisa Champlin
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
55
Sweetness
38
Sourness
36
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Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
10 tbsps
Butter (cut up)2 cups
Flour1 tsp
Salt1
Egg Yolk1 cup
Creme Fraiche1 tsp
Cinnamon2 tbsps
CreamDirections:
1
In a mixer with the paddle attachment, mix 8 tablespoons of the butter, flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the sugar until sandy
2
In a separate bowl, blend the egg yolk and the creme fraiche
3
Add the blended egg yolk and creme fraiche to the flour mixture and mix until barely combined
4
Form into a disk and chill
5
Meanwhile toss the sliced apples with 1/2 cup of the sugar and cinnamon
6
Roll out the dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface and cut out 8-inch disks or 1 large round disk and place on a parchment lined sheet pan
7
Place the apples in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch flap of dough around the edge
8
Fold over the flap onto the apples, forming a rustic, uneven rim around the crostada
9
(The apples should NOT be completely covered with the dough
10
) Dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter
11
Brush the edge with the cream and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar
12
Bake in a preheated oven 350 for 25 to 35 minutes, until light golden brown and apples are tender
13
Let cool