WebSprinkle the top of the crostata with sugar. Dot the exposed apples with butter. Bake: Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 45 minutes to an hour, checking after 30 minutes or so. If the apples start to brown too much, …
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What is Crostata? Crostata is an Italian jam tart. It is one of the most classic Italian desserts. It uses a shortcrust dough (pasta frolla) made with flour, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, baking powder and lemon zest. It’s then filled with jam (most traditionally).
As you can well imagine, there are two parts to making this Italian crostata: Crostata dough: This no butter dough comes together in no time in a food processor. Simply pulse together the lemon zest and sugar to release some of the oils from the zest.
Italian Lemon Crostata. In a large bowl whisk together salt, flour, sugar and baking powder, make a well in the centre and add egg, egg yolk and butter (cubed), mix together (you can also use a food processor, pulse until dough just starts to come together), remove dough to a flat surface and knead until it becomes a soft dough,...
You can use the dough to make another crostata, a pastiera, or jam cookies. This crostata uses strawberry jam, the most classic flavor, but you can use any other jam flavor you’d like- apricot, raspberry, fig, etc. If you are using a smaller tart pan than 11 inches, you could also halve the dough recipe.