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Sweet Apple Crostata

Harry & David

Published: Apr 21, 2014 | Modified: Jun 17, 2024

Sweet Apple Crostata
Sweet Apple Crostata

Ingredients

Instructions
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  • In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Then add in the cold, cut butter and cheese.
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  • Using a pastry blender, mix together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbles.
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  • Slowly add one tablespoon of ice water at a time, mixing the dough together with your hands until it forms into a ball.
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  • Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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  • In the meantime, in a large bowl, toss together the apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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  • Next, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Remove your dough from the refrigerator and, on a lightly floured surface, roll out to a 13-inch round circle. The dough should be about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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  • Spread out apple filling over the dough, leaving about a 1-1/2-inch board.
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  • Brush the apples with strawberry preserves.
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  • Fold edges in to form a crust; brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with sanding sugar.
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  • Bake crostata until the apples are tender and the crust is golden, or about 1 hour.
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  • Allow to cool before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream for epic deliciousness.