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apple~pear~cranberry crostata

★★★★★ 1
a recipe by
Carol Junkins
Hanson, MA

Great centerpiece for Thanksgiving! Best served with Vanilla Ice Cream. Rustic looking and impressive. Doesn't require any fussiness on your part.

★★★★★ 1
serves 8 slices
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For apple~pear~cranberry crostata

  • CROSTATA:
  • 2 md
    or 1 1/2 large firm, tart apples (such as granny smith or northern spy)
  • 1 lg
    ripe pear (such as d'anjou or bartlett)
  • 1/3 plus 1 tsp
    sugar, divided
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 tsp
    freshly grated orange zest
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cloves
  • flour for work surface
  • pie dough
  • 1/3 c
    fresh or defrosted cranberries
  • 1 lg
    egg, beaten well
  • PIE DOUGH:
  • 1 1/4 c
    flour, plus extra for work surface.
  • 1/4 tsp
    table salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 8 Tbsp
    (1 stick, or 1/4 pound) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 lg
    egg yolk mixed with 2 tbl. very cold water

How To Make apple~pear~cranberry crostata

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400 df. Peel, core, and cut apples into 1/4 " thick slices. Peel and cut pear into 1/2" thick slices. Toss togethere in a bowl and set aside. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, and cloves; set aside.
  • 2
    On a lightly floured surface, roll Pie Dough out into a circle about 16 inches wide and 1/8 inch thick. (The circle doesn't have to be perfect) Transfer dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange half the apple and pear slices over the dough leaving a 2" border all around. Sprinkle half the cranberries over the apples and pears. Sprinkle half the sugar mixture over fruit. Repeat with remaining fruit, berries, and sugar mixture.
  • 3
    Fold dough sides up and over edge of filling, letting dough drape over itself at each fold. Brush dough with beaten egg, and sprinkle with remaining teaspoon sugar.
  • 4
    Bake 10 minutes; then lower oven temp to 375 degrees and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Yield : 8 slices
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