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Fresh Fruit Crostata

Cultural Context

Crostata is a traditional Italian dessert that showcases seasonal fruits, often enjoyed during summer gatherings or festive occasions. It reflects the Italian philosophy of using fresh, local ingredients to create simple yet delicious dishes. This dessert is versatile, allowing for various fruit combinations based on availability, making it a popular choice for both home cooks and professional bakers.

ItalianITdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water
2 cups seasonal fresh fruits (cherries, blueberries, raspberries)
1/4 cup jam or preserves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

seasonal fresh fruits

🥗Healthier: frozen fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Frozen fruits can be more nutritious and canned fruits are often cheaper.

1

Use King Arthur all-purpose flour as the main ingredient.

2

Add 1 cup of sugar to the mixture.

3

Incorporate 2 sticks (1 cup) of butter into the mixture.

4

Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt.

5

Pour in 4 tablespoons of Mountain Valley spring water and mix until it forms a dough.

6

Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.

7

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

8

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece to about 1/4 inch thick.

9

Sprinkle half a cup of sugar over the rolled dough.

10

Fold the dough to create a bowl shape for the fruit.

11

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pintart panoven

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Fruit TartCrostata di Frutta
Local Name: Crostata di Frutta Fresca

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