Best 2 Fresh Peach Crostata Recipes
If you have a surplus of fresh peaches, don't let them go to waste. Instead, capture their fleeting sweetness and create a deliciously rustic fresh peach crostata. This classic Italian pastry combines a flaky crust with a luscious peach filling, resulting in a treat that is both visually stunning and bursting with summertime flavors. With its golden-brown crust and juicy, caramelized peaches, the crostata is a showstopper that will impress your family and friends. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a delightful dessert, this fresh peach crostata is sure to become a beloved favorite.
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FRESH PEACH CROSTATA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set the uncooked pie dough onto the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, gently mix peaches, sugar, and flour together. Pour fruit mixture into the center of the pastry round, leaving about 2 1/2 inches around the edge. Fold up the edge of the pastry dough over the filling to make a rim. Fan the edge as you go around folding the dough.
- Brush pastry with the beaten egg and place the pat of butter on top of the fruit mixture. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling. Cool the crostata on a rack and serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite ice cream.
FRESH PEACH CROSTATA
No pie plate or tart pan? Fold fresh peaches into a flaky pastry dough and bake on a sheet pan for an easy, no-fuss summer dessert.
Provided by Kim Barnouin
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Summer Dessert Peach Tart Vegan
Yield Makes 1 (9-inch) crostata
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a small "x" into the skin at the bottom of each peach. Place the peaches in boiling water for 20 seconds. Pour into a colander and rinse under cool running water. Starting at the "x," peel the skin from the peaches and discard. Slice the peaches and place in a small bowl, sprinkling with the 3 tablespoons sugar and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 5 tablespoons sugar with the flour, Earth Balance, nutmeg, and almond extract. Using your fingers, rub the mixture together until incorporated and set aside.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour. Roll the pastry dough out into a circle about 13 inches across, trimming the edges so they are even. Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper. Spread two-thirds of the sugar-flour mixture on the bottom of the crust, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. Place two-thirds of the peaches over the flour mixture. Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture over the peaches. Add the remaining peaches on top. Fold the outer edge of the pastry dough in over the crostata to create a crust, pinching excess dough to secure.
- Leaving the crostata on the parchment paper, transfer to a baking sheet. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top and bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use ripe, in-season peaches for the best flavor.
- To easily peel the peaches, score a shallow X on the bottom of each peach, then place them in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove the peaches from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to an ice bath. The skins should then slip right off.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
- To prevent the filling from bubbling over, brush the edges of the dough with egg wash before baking.
- For a rustic look, use a fork to crimp the edges of the dough.
- Serve the crostata warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
This fresh peach crostata is a delicious and easy-to-make summer dessert. It's perfect for a picnic, potluck, or any other gathering. The flaky crust and sweet, juicy peaches are a perfect combination. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious crostata that will impress your friends and family.
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