Apple pies get all the attention in fall. Why not bring a little excitement to the classic dessert by making a rustic and beautiful crostata instead.
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- Yields:
- 8 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 45 mins
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 55 mins
Ingredients
- 4
large Granny Smith apples (about 2 pounds)
- 4
large Golden Delicious apples (about 2 pounds)
- 1/2 c.
butter
- 1 c.
brown sugar
- 1/2 c.
red pepper jelly (such as Braswell's)
- 1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
- 3/4 c.
dried Montmorency cherries (5 ounces)
- 1/3 c.
sweetened dried cranberries
- 1
(14.1-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
- 1
large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 tbsp.
turbinado sugar
- 2 tbsp.
pepitas
Directions
- Step 1Peel apples and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; add brown sugar and next 2 ingredients and bring to a boil. Add apples and cook, stirring often, 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in dried cherries and cranberries. Remove apple mixture from skillet using a slotted spoon, and let cool. Cook remaining liquid in skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until thickened to a syrup-like consistency.
- Step 2Heat oven to 425°F. Unroll piecrusts, and stack on a lightly floured surface. Roll stacked piecrusts into a 15-inch circle, and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Mound apple mixture in center of piecrust leaving a 3-inch border around edges. Lift pastry edges, and pull up over apple mixture leaving a 6-inch circle of fruit showing in center; press folds gently to secure. Brush beaten egg over pastry, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Place the lightly greased sides of a 9-inch springform pan with clasp open around pie; close clasp.
- Step 3Bake at 425°F on lower oven rack for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Run a knife around edges of tart to loosen. Cool on a wire rack 30 minutes; remove pan sides. Sprinkle top of tart with pepitas. Serve with reserved sauce.
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