In the realm of delectable desserts, apple crostata reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and flaky textures. This Italian masterpiece showcases a rustic charm, featuring a buttery, golden-brown crust encasing a generous filling of tender, caramelized apples, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg. As you delve into this culinary delight, the symphony of flavors dances on your palate, leaving you with a sense of pure bliss.
This article presents a curated collection of apple crostata recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic dessert. From the traditional Italian recipe, passed down through generations, to modern variations that incorporate innovative ingredients and techniques, these recipes cater to every taste and skill level.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, the detailed instructions and helpful tips provided in these recipes will guide you effortlessly through the process of creating this delectable treat. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect crust, achieving the ideal balance of sweetness and tartness in the apple filling, and mastering the art of creating a beautiful lattice top.
So, embark on a delightful adventure, explore the diverse recipes presented here, and let the enticing aroma of freshly baked apple crostata fill your kitchen. Prepare to indulge in a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.
FRENCH APPLE TART
Bake Ina Garten's French Apple Tart recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network with Granny Smith apples atop buttery, homemade pastry dough.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the pastry, place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse for a few seconds to combine. Add the butter and pulse 10 to 12 times, until the butter is in small bits the size of peas. With the motor running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse just until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a floured board and knead quickly into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough slightly larger than 10 by 14-inches. Using a ruler and a small knife, trim the edges. Place the dough on the prepared sheet pan and refrigerate while you prepare the apples.
- Peel the apples and cut them in half through the stem. Remove the stems and cores with a sharp knife and a melon baller. Slice the apples crosswise in 1/4-inch thick slices. Place overlapping slices of apples diagonally down the middle of the tart and continue making diagonal rows on both sides of the first row until the pastry is covered with apple slices. (I tend not to use the apple ends in order to make the arrangement beautiful.) Sprinkle with the full 1/2 cup of sugar and dot with the butter.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the pastry is browned and the edges of the apples start to brown. Rotate the pan once during cooking. If the pastry puffs up in one area, cut a little slit with a knife to let the air out. Don't worry! The apple juices will burn in the pan but the tart will be fine! When the tart's done, heat the apricot jelly together with the Calvados and brush the apples and the pastry completely with the jelly mixture. Loosen the tart with a metal spatula so it doesn't stick to the paper. Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.
APPLE CROSTATA (INA GARTEN)
This recipe is from Ina Garten, the "Barefoot Contessa". Prep time includes the hour that the pastry dough is in the frig.
Provided by dojemi
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 Crostata
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For Pastry: Place the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
- Pulse a few times to combine.
- Add the butter and pulse 12-15 times, or until the butter is the size of peas.
- With the motor running, add the ice water all-at-once through the feed tube.
- Keep hitting the pulse button to combine, but stop the machine just before the dough becomes a solid mass.
- Turn the dough onto a well floured board and form into a disc.
- Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Meanwhile-- preheat over to 450 degrees and make filling.
- After the dough has been in frig for one hour-- Roll pastry into an 11-inch circle and transfer to baking sheet.
- For Filling: Peel, core and cut apples into 8ths.
- Cut each wedge into 3 chunks.
- Toss with orange zest.
- Cover tart dough with the apples leaving a 1 1/2 inch border.
- Make topping: Combine flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and allspice in bowl of food processor fitted with a steel blade.
- Add the butter and pulse until mixture is crumbly.
- Pour into a bowl and rub it with your fingers until it starts holding together.
- Sprinkle evenly over apples.
- Gently fold the border over the apples to enclose the apples, pleating it to make a circle.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.
- Allow to cool.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2581.3, Fat 141.3, SaturatedFat 88, Cholesterol 366.1, Sodium 905.4, Carbohydrate 327.5, Fiber 27.6, Sugar 175.1, Protein 20.1
APPLE CRUMB CROSTATA
When I saw my mother making her apple turnover, I knew company was coming. I also knew the dough scraps would be my treat. She'd roll them in sugar and cinnamon, bake them and we'd enjoy the flaky, light, buttery morsels together with a cold glass of milk. My mom's specialty was that apple turnover. Mine, apple crostata. I love its organic shape, and fact that it doesn't require a dish or pie pan. And because the crostata is baked directly on a sheet pan, it retains its flakiness better than a pie.
Provided by Claudia Fleming
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor and blend for 5 seconds. Add butter, pulsing, until mixture resembles small peas. Add ice water and continue to pulse until mixture comes together in moist clumps; if mixture is too dry add a bit more water a tablespoon at a time. Gather dough into a ball, flatten into a disc, wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour or freeze for up to a month.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl toss together sliced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, zest and vanilla. Set aside.
- Make the crumble: In a medium bowl, mix together granulated sugar, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle in melted butter and, using a fork, stir until mixture is crumbly and all the flour is incorporated; the crumbs should be smaller than 1 inch.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove dough from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 14-inch circle. Transfer to baking sheet and chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Remove baking sheet from refrigerator and let soften for 1 to 2 minutes. Arrange filling evenly in the center of the dough, leaving a 4-inch border all around; reserve the juices. Brush exposed dough border with beaten egg and fold edge in up over fruit, making pleats every 2 inches. Pour remaining juices over exposed fruit, brush the folded outer edge with beaten egg, and sprinkle with raw sugar. Cover exposed fruit with about 1 cup crumble.
- Bake crostata until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 40 to 50 minutes. Remove and let cool before serving. Serve with bacon toffee sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 418, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 129 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to prevent the crust from getting soggy.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to brush the egg wash onto the crust.
- Don't overfill the crostata. Otherwise, the filling will spill out when you bake it.
- Bake the crostata until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Conclusion:
Apple crostata is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust and sweet and tart filling, it's sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try.
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