Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of an Italian Apple Crostata with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in vanilla extract and form the dough.
- Press the dough into a tart pan and pre-bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, toss the apple slices with cinnamon and lemon juice.
- Arrange apple mixture over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until apples are tender and crust is golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, consider adding a sprinkle of brown sugar on the apples.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg