Indulge in the delightful world of summer flavors with Ina Garten's Summer Fruit Crostata, where rustic charm meets a burst of vibrant fruits. This delectable tart boasts a flaky, buttery crust encasing a medley of fresh berries, stone fruits, and citrus, all harmoniously bound by a touch of sweetness. The symphony of colors and textures will tantalize your senses, making this crostata the centerpiece of any gathering. But that's not all; this article also presents a diverse collection of recipes to cater to every palate, from the classic Blueberry Crostata to the unique Fig and Goat Cheese Crostata and the refreshing Apricot and Almond Crostata. Each recipe promises an explosion of flavors, capturing the essence of summer in every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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APPLE CROSTATA
Steps:
- For the pastry, place the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the butter and pulse 12 to 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 disk. Wrap with plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Flour a rolling pin and roll the pastry into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer it to a baking sheet.
- For the filling, peel, core, and cut the apples into 8ths. Cut each wedge into 3 chunks. Toss the chunks with the orange zest. Cover the tart dough with the apple chunks leaving a 1 1/2-inch border.
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and allspice in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Pour into a bowl and rub it with your fingers until it starts holding together. Sprinkle evenly on the apples. Gently fold the border over the apples to enclose the dough, pleating it to make a circle.
- Bake the crostata for 20 to 25 minutes, until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. Allow to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SUMMER FRUIT CROSTATA RECIPE BY TASTY
Use up your fresh summer produce in this gorgeous summer fruit crostata. Try baking it on the grill for a delicious treat after an all-day cookout.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Bakery Goods
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, mix together ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour, and salt. Add the butter and, using a pastry cutter, work it into the flour until only pea-sized pieces remain. Continue working with your hands until the dough is shaggy.
- Add the water, starting with 3 tablespoons, and mix until the dough is moist enough to hold together. Add more water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time. Form the dough into a disc and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- While the dough is resting, make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the blackberries, cherries, peaches, sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons of flour. Toss to coat the fruit.
- Assemble the crostata: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a 12-inch (30 cm) wide circle, about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the fruit filling into the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) border around the edges. Fold the edges of the crust up and over the filling to create a rustic look. Brush the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 15 grams
SUMMER FRUIT CROSTATA (INA GARTEN)
From the Barefoot Contessa At Home cookbook. She says her friends George Germon and Johanne Killeen had it in their cookbook, Cucina Simpatica, made with apples. She decided to try her own variation with summer fruit. It's juicy and makes a sweet and perfect light summer dessert! Enjoy!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Tarts
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pastry:.
- Place flour, sugar, and salt in food processor. Pulse a few times to combine. Add butter and toss quickly with your fingers to coat each cube of butter with the flour. Pulse 12-15 times till butter is size of peas.
- With motor running, add the ice water all at once through the feed tube. Pulse a few more times to combine, but stop just before the dough comes together.
- Turn dough out onto a well floured board, roll into a ball, cut in half, and form into 2 flat disks. Wrap disks in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour in fridge.
- If you want only one crostata, freeze the second one.
- Preheat the oven to 400*F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Roll pastry into an 11" circle on a lightly floured work surface. Move it to the sheet pan.
- Filling:.
- Cut peaches and plums in wedges, place in bowl with blueberries. Toss with 1 tbls. of the flour, 1 tbls. of the sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Place the mixed fruit on the dough circle, leaving a 1 1/2" border.
- Combine the 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt in food processor and add the butter. Pulse until mixture is crumbly. Pour into a bowl and rub it with your fingers until it starts to hold together. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit. Gently fold the border of the pastry over the fruit, pleating it to make an edge.
- Bake the crostata for 20-25 minutes, until crust is golden and fruit is tender. Let the crostata cool for about 5 minutes. Use 2 large spatulas to move it to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room termperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.2, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 101.7, Sodium 224.9, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 23.5, Protein 6
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
Tips:
- Use a variety of summer fruits for a colorful and flavorful crostata. Berries, stone fruits, and citrus fruits all work well.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
- Be careful not to overwork the dough, or it will become tough. Just mix it until it comes together.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor combinations. You can add spices, herbs, or even a little bit of liqueur to the fruit filling.
Conclusion:
Summer fruit crostata is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up fresh summer fruits and it's sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.
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