In this apple crostata recipe, a flaky butter crust borders sliced apples sprinkled with cinnamon sugar in a rustic but decadent, flavorful dessert.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
480 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt together with an electric mixer until combined. Mix in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water, 2 teaspoons at a time, while the mixer is running until dough just holds together. Test dough by pinching a small amount between your fingers; if it is crumbly, add a 1 teaspoon more ice water at a time.
Step 3
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill until slightly firm, 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 4
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over apples. Squeeze remaining 1/2 lemon over apples. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar over crust. Transfer parchment paper to a baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes.
Step 6
Squeeze 1/2 the lemon over apple slices to keep from browning.
Step 7
Place a large piece of parchment paper on a flat work surface. Roll dough into a round, about 12-to-16 inches in diameter, 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Arrange apple slices in 2 layers on the dough, leaving a 1 1/2- to 2-inch border all around. Fold up border, pleating edge to make it fit; leave most apples uncovered.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 lemon, halved
2 tablespoons ice water, or more if needed
6 small Gala apples, peeled and thinly sliced
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 cup white sugar
1.75 cups all-purpose flour
0.75 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
