Apple Walnut Crostata

Apple Walnut Crostana

DESCRIPTION

This crostata is a rustic version of apple pie with crunchy California walnuts.

Total Time
1 Hr, 30 Mins
Serves
6
Course
Desserts

Total Time

Prep Time
55 Mins
Cook Time
35 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
340 cal
Total Fat
16 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
55 mg
Carbohydrates
42 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
5 g

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Filling

  • 2 Granny Smith apples, cored, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/3 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins

Sprinkling on Top

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Coat two 12-inch x 14-inch pieces of parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Combine flour, walnuts, salt and nutmeg in food processor. Whirl until walnuts are finely ground. Add in cubed butter and pulse until the butter is the size of peas. Add milk over flour mixture. Pulse until dough is evenly moistened. Gather dough into a ball and wrap with plastic and rest for at least thirty minutes.
  4. Place dough between the two pieces of sprayed parchment paper and place on a lightly floured work surface. Roll dough to a 12-inch circle. Remove top sheet of parchment; lift dough with bottom sheet and place on baking sheet. (NOTE: You will bake the crostata on the parchment paper.)
  5. Mix apple filling ingredients in a medium bowl. Mound apples in center of dough, leaving a 2-inch border. With a small paring knife, cut 2-inch slits in the dough every 1-2 inches. Carefully lift each flap of dough, folding and pressing around the apple filling. NOTE: The flaps will overlap slightly, and the center will not be covered.
  6. Sprinkle granulated sugar over crostata. Bake 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is slightly bubbly.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.