APPLE-CRANBERRY CROSTADA
While a good pie crust ought to be a part of every cook's repertoire, sometimes there just isn't the time. But why leave the baking to the grocery stores or bakery when puff pastry is a simple, high-quality stand-in for the original? In this Crostada, the sheet dough is baked free-form with ingredients piled on top. Couldn't be easier!
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples, 1/2 cup sugar and cranberries; cover and cook until apples release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until soft apples fall apart and juices thicken to a thin-syrup consistency, about 5 minutes longer. Pour onto a large-lipped cookie sheet or jellyroll pan and cool to room temperature. (Can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days.)
- Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Open puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface. Roll into a rectangle, about 10 by 16 inches. Transfer to a large cookie sheet. (I suggest lining the sheet with parchment paper; this ensures the crostada doesn't stick and allows easy cleanup.)
- Spread cooked apples over pastry, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold up pastry borders over apples. Unfold corners and form ruffled creases to keep dough from overlapping. Brush pastry border with egg white and sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tb. sugar. Bake until pastry is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with optional ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 40.3 g
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Gang Ms
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this crostada again and again.
Yousef Lawand
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly, but the crostada still tasted good.
Masud Manny
[email protected]This crostada was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable.
Megan Pierson
[email protected]I love the rustic look of this crostada. It's perfect for a casual gathering.
Merchris Akosim
[email protected]This crostada is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and delicious.
tango
[email protected]I've made this crostada several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Muhammad Ajmal
[email protected]This is my new favorite crostada recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Rahul Bharati
[email protected]The crostada was beautiful and delicious. I would definitely recommend it.
jan jokhio
[email protected]I made this crostada for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Debbie juneau
[email protected]The apple-cranberry filling was tart and sweet, and the oat crumble topping added a nice crunch. Yum!
MD Sahin Badsha
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a novice baker can make this delicious crostada.
Dhiraj Rajak
[email protected]This crostada was a delightful treat! The combination of apples and cranberries was perfect, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making this again.