In a large bowl, mix together 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and all-purpose flour. Once combined, add in the chopped or sliced apples and stir to combine. Transfer the apple slices mixture into the prepared pie crust. Distribute the 1 Tbsp butter pieces evenly on top, then fold the edge of crostata dough on top of the apples mixture.
Apple crostata has a delicious, warm apple filling inside. One of my favorite apple crostata has to be Maggiano’s Little Italy Apple Crostada. For those of you who don’t know, Maggiano’s is an Italian restaurant chain with great food, big portions of main course, and an impressive dessert menu!
Pleat loosely and pinch the dough to seal any cracks. Brush the crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Bake the crostata until the crust is golden and the apples are tender, about 40 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a rack; cool for 10 minutes.
210 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate, 19g Sugars The word crostata is Italian and describes a rustic, free-form dessert that typically consists of a layer of buttery dough filled with sweet fruit (and sometimes vegetables—crostatas can be savory, too).