Homemade Italian Apple Crostata

Ingredients

• 1 crust Crostata dough recipe or store bought pie crust
• 2 apples (sliced, thin but not too thin)
• 1/4 cup butter (softened)*
• 1/3 cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar ((103 grams total))
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons milk (room temperature) ((105 grams total))
• 3/4 cups chopped pecans (or walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the Crostata Crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   --- CROSTATA PIE CRUST ---

3. 3

   Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flour an 8 inch (22 cm) pie dish.

4. 4

   If you are using my homemade Italian pie dough then it will have to be chilled for 30 minutes, if you are using a store bought crust then you are ready to go.

5. 5

   If making homemade then remove the dough from the fridge and roll (half the dough) on a lightly floured flat surface with a lightly floured rolling pin to 1/8″ thickness, then place in the prepared pie dish, if using a store bought then place directly in the dish, trim the dish of any extra dough, prick the dough with a fork.

6. 6

   Peel and slice the apples, (sprinkle with a tablespoon of lemon juice so that the apples do not turn brown). Cover the top of the dough with the apple slices.

7. 7

   --- ITALIAN CREAM FILLING ---

8. 8

   In a large bowl beat on medium speed the butter and sugar until creamy, add the egg and vanilla and beat to combine, add the flour and again beat mix, add the milk and beat to combine well.

9. 9

   Pour the filling on top of the apple slices, smooth the filling with a knife. Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes. If you find the nuts starting to brown too much then cover the pie with foil (like a tent) and continue to bake. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!