Apple Crostata with Cheddar Crust

Rating: 4.28 stars
102 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 59
  • 4 star values: 24
  • 3 star values: 12
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 4

Cheddar in the pie dough and fresh apples in the filling give this dessert a rustic charm.

Martha Stewart Living, November 2010

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Recipe Summary

prep:
25 mins
total:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
One 11-inch crostata
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Ingredients

For the Crust
For the Filling

Directions

  • Make the crust: Roll out dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

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  • Make the filling: Toss together apples, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon.

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread filling over dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Fold edges in to form a crust; brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Refrigerate until edges are firm, about 30 minutes.

  • Bake crostata until apples are tender and crust is golden, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Brush apples with apricot preserves.

Cook's Notes

Serving Idea: Farmhouse-style cheddar cheese pairs well with this crostata.

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Reviews (4)

102 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 59
  • 4 star values: 24
  • 3 star values: 12
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 4
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
12/25/2011
I made this last night (Christmas Eve) for eating after opening gifts. Served with the Cheddar and sparkling French apple cider. It was absolutely amazing. I've been experimenting with apple pie recipes for a while, searching for a really good one. This is the absolute best. It's not difficult and it really looks special! Love the fact that the crust recipe produces enough for another crostata.
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
11/25/2011
Awesome and fairly easy to make! I ended up only baking mine for about 50 minutes because the apples started to char a bit like the previous reviewer wrote. I might've made the pie a little thinner than the recipe said but it still turned out well. Was a big hit at Thanksgiving dinner.
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
09/18/2011
5 STARS! I am a novice in the kitchen but this recipe inspired me. I gave it a try for our family's Thanksgiving Dinner and it was a HIT! I came out looking just like the pictures and tasted phenomenal! No one believed that I was just a beginner!
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
11/25/2010
This pie is great! While you're baking, keep a close eye on the oven so that the sugared crust and top apples don't char. I would suggest turning the heat down a bit for the last 30 minutes.
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