Peach Crostata

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0.

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   In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, 1/4 C of the sugar, and salt.

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   Cut in butter, using the tips of your fingers, to a coarse meal texture.

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   Press mixture evenly into bottom and up sides of deep 9-10-inch pie plate.

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   Make top neat.

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   Arrange peaches over the crust and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 C of sugar.

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   Dust with cinnamon if desired.

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   Bake for 15 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together cream (or other) and eggs until well blended.

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    After 15 minutes, remove crostata and pour egg and cream mixture over it.

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    Return to oven for another 30 minutes until well set.

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    Serve warm (not hot) or at room temperature.

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    Crostata is best if never refrigerated.

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    Make be baked several hours ahead.

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    Can be kept at room temperature for up to 24 hours.

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    Nectarines may be substituted for the peaches.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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