Simply The Best Apple Crostata Recipe

By: Kristen Yard

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I can’t think of anything more heavenly than a flaky pastry with warm apple filling! This apple crostata recipe is simply the best dessert!

The combination of sour apples with apple spice, and sugar, topped with caramel sauce and melting vanilla ice cream is mouthwatering!

You will impress everyone with this bakery-quality apple crostata recipe!

What Is Apple Crostata? 

Apple crostata is basically a fancier version of apple pie! It’s an open tart that can be made in (or out of) a pie pan. 

How pretty is this dessert?! Apple crostata doubles as a gorgeous centerpiece!

How To Make Apple Crostata

Nothing beats a classic apple dessert, like this warm apple crostata!

It’s the perfect combination of fancy and comfort food that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! 

Apple pie desserts aren’t just for fall, either. They can be enjoyed year-round!

This Apple Crostata Recipe: 

• Serves 4-6 

• Prep Time: 15 min

• Cook Time: 45-50 min

You probably already have everything that you need to make apple crostata!

Ingredients – Apple Crostata

Crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ¼  teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons ice water

Filling:

• 4 cups (4 medium) apples, peeled, cored and sliced or chopped
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½  teaspoons apple pie spice **see notes

Serving

• Caramel – homemade or store bought, optional
• Vanilla Ice Cream, optional

Instructions – Apple Crostata 

Crust:

Start by combining the dry ingredients to make the crust.

Step 1

Preheat oven at 375 degrees F.

Make sure the butter is still cold when you cut it into the flour, so that the mixture crumbles.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt.

Homemade pie crust is so easy to make and tastes amazing!

Step 3

Cut butter into flour mixture until well combined into large crumbles using a pastry blender, fork or food processor.

If the dough sticks, wet your hands a little.

Step 4

Add ice water a little at time until dough is moistened and comes together in a ball.

Kids love to help with flattening the crust!

Step 5

Form into ball and flatten to round disk.

Add a touch of flour to your rolling pin so the dough doesn’t stick.

Step 6

Roll dough on floured surface with rolling pin to about 12 inches round.

There’s just something about baking in a cast iron pot that makes this apple crostata magical!

Filling:

Don’t slice the apples too early, or they will brown.

Step 1

In a large bowl, add sliced apples.

Step 2

Sprinkle with sugar and flour and toss to coat.

Mix the flour and spices with the apple slices to make the filling.

Step 3

Sprinkle with apple pie spice and toss to coat.

Pile your apple slices in the middle of the crust, and make sure you have plenty of room on the edges.

Step 4

Pile apples in the center of the crust.

Fold the edges of the crust over the apple slices.

Step 5

Fold edges of dough over apple mixture, crimping the edges slightly.

Step 6

Bake for 45-50 minutes.

Looks almost too good to eat!

Step 7

Serve warm or room temperature with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Apple Pie Spice – you can substitute 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and ¼  teaspoon allspice.

Swap out two ingredients to make gluten free apple crostata!

Gluten Free Apple Crostata Recipe

To make a gluten free apple crostata, first, replace the flour with gluten free all-purpose flour.

If you choose to use caramel sauce as a topping, double check to make sure it is gluten free (because many caramel sauces aren’t).

It’s also really easy to make your own gluten free caramel sauce!

Yield: Serves 4-6

I can't think of anything more heavenly than a flaky pastry with warm apple filling! This apple crostata is simply the best dessert!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes 45 seconds

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes 45 seconds

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• Filling:
• 4 cups (4 medium) apples, peeled, cored and sliced or chopped
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons apple pie spice **see notes
• Serving:
• Caramel - homemade or store bought, optional
• Vanilla Ice Cream, optional

Instructions

Crust:

1. Preheat oven at 375 degrees F. 
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt.
3. Cut butter into flour mixture until well combined into large crumbles using a pastry blender, fork or food processor.
4. Add ice water a little at time until dough is moistened and comes together in a ball.
5. Form into ball and flatten to round disk.
6. Roll dough on floured surface with rolling pin to about 12 inches round.

Filling:

1. In a large bowl, add sliced apples.
2. Sprinkle with sugar and flour and toss to coat.
3. Sprinkle with apple pie spice and toss to coat.
4. Pile apples in the center of the crust.
5. Fold edges of dough over apple mixture, crimping the edges slightly.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
7. Serve warm or room temperature with your favorite toppings.
   

Notes

Apple Pie Spice - you can substitute 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and ¼  teaspoon allspice.

Kids love these apple pie rolls because they are easy to hold!

Easy Apple Dessert Recipes

Apples are one of my favorite fruits to bake with! Apple treats always come out so tasty, and everyone loves them.

Here are a few of our favorites: 

• Whenever we go apple picking, we always make our own homemade applesauce. It’s so easy and yummy! 
• If you’re looking for delicious and easy ways to use up a bunch of apples, check out these 20 recipes using fresh apples. 
• The tangy bite of fresh apple slices, mixed with granola and sweet chocolate makes these chocolate granola apples the perfect after school snack that’s also healthy! 
• Apple pie rolls are perfect for little hands!
• Homemade apple chips are even healthier than the ones you can buy at the store, and they are so fun to make! 

What is your favorite apple dessert? 

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