Apricot Crostata Recipe

Name: Apricot Crostata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest, finely grated; 1 cup fine-quality apricot preserves (11 oz); 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1
Beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
2
Beat in egg and vanilla.
3
Reduce speed to low and mix in flour, salt, and lemon zest until mixture just forms a dough.
4
Shape dough into 2 balls, 1 slightly larger than the other.
5
Flatten each ball into a 5-inch disk, then wrap each in wax paper and chill 30 minutes.
6
Stir together preserves, lemon juice, and extract in a small bowl.
7
Roll out thicker piece of dough (keep remaining piece chilled) between 2 sheets of wax paper into an 11-inch round.
8
Remove top sheet of paper and invert dough into a 9- by 1-inch fluted round tart pan with a removable bottom.
9
Peel off paper and fit dough into pan, trimming side to 1/4 inch below top of rim.
10
Chill shell.
11
Roll out remaining dough in same manner and remove top sheet of paper, then cut dough into 10 (1-inch-wide) strips.
12
Slide strips on wax paper onto a baking sheet and chill until firm, about 10 minutes.
13
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F
14
Spread apricot filling in tart shell and arrange 5 strips across filling (about 1 inch apart), trimming excess dough at ends of strips.
15
Arrange remaining 5 strips on top (about 1 inch apart) to form a lattice (do not weave), trimming ends.
16
Press ends onto edge of tart shell and bake crostata in middle of oven until golden, 40 to 50 minutes.
17
Cool completely in pan on a rack.

658

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Apricot Crostata falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apricot Crostata

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