Sweet Italian Pie Recipe: Crostata

Sweet Italian Pie Recipe: Crostata

Let's whip up an easy, drool-worthy Jam Crostata

If you're craving something sweet, give this tantalizing Italian dessert a try. Here's the recipe for a scrumptious Jam Crostata that'll have you coming back for seconds:

Yield: 1 (10-inch) tart, serving around 12 portionsDifficulty: A breeze, you got this!Time: Approximately 1 hour, plus cooling time

Now, grab the following ingredients and let's get started:

• This buttery shortbread base:
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed
• The gooey filling:
• 1/3 cup jam
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Let's bake this deliciousness:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F, and position a rack in the center. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take around 3 minutes on medium speed.
2. Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt, mixing just until the ingredients are combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl when needed.
3. Now, gradually add the flour into the mixture, mixing on low speed. Continue mixing until the dough just comes together. If the dough feels too moist, add a bit more flour.
4. Take out half a cup of dough and press it flat on a small plate. Wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer. Use your lightly floured fingers to press the rest of the dough evenly into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
5. Slather the jam over the dough, leaving about an inch border around the edge. Remove the remaining dough from the freezer and crumble it evenly over the jam. Sprinkle the almonds over the top.
6. Pop this baby in the oven for about 50 minutes, or until it's lightly golden brown. Allow it to cool to room temperature before removing the pan sides. Slice the crostata into 12 wedges and serve.

The perfect dessert, ready in a flash! Enjoy your homemade Jam Crostata.

Tips:- Use your preferred jam, we've found apricot and peach-raspberry jam to be delightful choices.- For optimal results, maintain cold butter when preparing the dough for a flaky crust.- Chilling the dough helps the dough hold its shape during baking.

1. Combine your cultural touch with the Italian essence by creating a tantalizing filling for your Jam Crostata using a third cup of jam and a third cup of sliced almonds.
2. To elevate the flavor of the buttery shortbread base, aromatic extracts can be used; try a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a quarter teaspoon of almond extract in the dough.
3. After baking, sweeten your tea time experience with a slice of the cooled Jam Crostata and its gooey filling, paired perfectly with a spoonful of your favorite jam spread.

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