APPLE CROSTATA WITH CINNAMON-ALMOND TOPPING

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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Apple     Almond     Vanilla     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Crust
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
3 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Crumb topping
2/3 cup all purpose flour
6 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds
Filling
7 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
4 large Pippin or Sierra Beauty apples (2 to 2 1/4 pounds total), peeled, halved, sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt in medium bowl. Add butter. Cut in with back of fork until butter is reduced to oatmeal-size flakes. Add 3 tablespoons ice water. Toss until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • For topping:
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, cornmeal, cinnamon, and salt in bowl. Add butter. Blend with back of fork until moist clumps form. Mix in almonds.
  • For filling:
  • Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 400°F. Place 6 tablespoons sugar in large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; stir to blend well. Mix in apples. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and toss to coat.
  • Roll out dough on floured sheet of parchment paper to 13 1/2-inch round. Arrange apple filling in center, mounding slightly and leaving 2-inch plain border. Gently fold dough border over edge of filling, pleating loosely and pinching any cracks to seal. Brush dough border with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle topping over exposed apple filling.
  • Slide rimless baking sheet under parchment and crostata and place in oven. Bake until crust is crisp and apples are tender, turning baking sheet after 20 minutes, about 40 minutes total.
  • Run knife under crostata to loosen from paper. Cool crostata completely on paper on baking sheet.

Rayna Garcia
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves apple desserts.


Monen Khan
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This is a great recipe for a beginner baker. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Zimvo Siguca
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This crostata is a great fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious.


Tori Armistead
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I've made this crostata several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover apples.


Shawn Hicks
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This is the best apple crostata I've ever had. The crust is flaky and the apple filling is perfectly spiced.


Aafaque Aafaque
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This crostata is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it the day before and then just bake it when you're ready to serve.


Tammi Grant
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I love the addition of the cinnamon-almond topping. It adds a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Goldy Soni
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This crostata is a great way to celebrate apple season. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bolaji Toriola
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I made this crostata for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Tiffany Hodges
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This crostata is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious.


Richard Sanford, Jr.
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I made this crostata with a gluten-free crust and it turned out great! It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that everyone will enjoy.


Amos Dorian
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This crostata is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kaiden Henderson
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I loved this crostata. The crust was amazing and the filling was perfectly balanced.


Saqib Javed
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This was my first time making a crostata and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Mensah Priscilla
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I made this crostata for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Shawn Weldon
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This crostata was delicious! The crust was flaky and the apple filling was perfectly spiced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mieshka Rodriques
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I've made this crostata several times now and it's always a winner. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the apple filling is perfectly spiced. I love the addition of the cinnamon-almond topping, which adds a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Sanowar Hosen
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This was my first time making a crostata, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. I used Granny Smith apples, which I think gave the filling a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this again


Askari Maji
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I made this crostata for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was especially delicious, and the apple filling was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Vincent Cochran jr.
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This apple crostata was a hit! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the apple filling was perfectly spiced. I loved the addition of the cinnamon-almond topping, which added a nice crunch and extra flavor. I will definitely be making this again!