Summer Fruit Crostata (Ina Garten)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
A delicious and easy Summer Fruit Crostata recipe by Ina Garten
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 lb cold unsalted butter , diced
6 tablespoons ice water
1 lb ripe peach , peeled
1/2 lb ripe plum , unpeeled
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon all pupose flour plus 1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon white sugar plus 1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange zest , grated
2 tablespoons orange juice ( preferably fresh squeezed )
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter , diced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
460
Sugar
24g
Fat
31g
This Summer Fruit Crostata recipe by Ina Garten is the perfect way to showcase the best of summer fruit. The dough is flaky and buttery, while the filling is a mix of juicy peaches, plums, and blueberries, all lightly sweetened with sugar and orange zest. The crostata can be served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and can be enjoyed for dessert or breakfast.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2.Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse to combine.
3.Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.Add the ice water and pulse until the dough comes together.
5.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape into a disk.
6.Roll the dough out into a 12-inch round.
7.Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8.Toss the peaches, plums, blueberries, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and salt in a large bowl.
9.Pour the fruit mixture onto the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
10.Dot the top of the fruit mixture with 4 tablespoons of butter.
11.Fold the edges of the dough over the fruit mixture.
12.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

PROS

This crostata is a delicious and easy way to use up summer fruit.

It is perfect for dessert or breakfast and can be served warm or cold.

It is also a great way to impress your guests with minimal effort.

CONS

Due to the butter and sugar in the crust and filling, this crostata is not particularly healthy.

However, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this crostata is not a health food, the fruit filling provides vitamins and antioxidants.
The blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants, which have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving brain function.

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