Apple Crostata with Cheddar Crust

Name: Apple Crostata with Cheddar Crust
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 c. apricot preserves; 1 disk Cheddar Pie Dough; 2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Gala, plus 2 McIntosh apples; all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; salt; 2 stick cold unsalted butter; 1/2 c. ice water; 1 c. shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

Published: Oct 20, 2012

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Cook Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

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Cheddar in the pie dough and fresh apples in the filling give this dessert a rustic charm. Serving idea: Farmhouse-style cheddar cheese (murrayscheese.com) pairs well with this crostata.

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Ingredients

Apple Filling

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 disk Cheddar Pie Dough
2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Gala, plus 2 McIntosh apples
all-purpose flour
1 large egg
Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Cheddar Pie Dough

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
salt
2 stick cold unsalted butter
1/2 cup ice water
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Step 1Make the crust: Roll out dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Make the filling: Toss together apples, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread filling over dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Fold edges in to form a crust; brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Refrigerate until edges are firm, about 30 minutes.
4. Step 4Bake crostata until apples are tender and crust is golden, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Brush apples with apricot preserves.