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Warm Apple Crostata Recipe

Warm Apple Crostata Recipe

This warm apple crostata is basically fall wrapped in a buttery crust — soft, sweet apples and flaky pastry, just like the one at Olive Garden. It’s chill to make, smells like hugs, and yeah… vanilla ice cream + caramel on top? Instant therapy.

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Quick Summary

  • Prep time: 15 mins
  • Cook time: 45 mins
  • Flavor: warm, spiced, buttery
  • Great for: weeknight cravings, cozy weekends, impressing your mom

Why I Like This Recipe

So this one happened because I had apples and zero emotional stability. I didn’t wanna make a full pie (too much work, honestly), and this felt like cheating… but in a good way. You just throw everything on a crust, fold it like a blanket, and bake. And when that cinnamon-apple smell hits? Girl. You’ll understand.

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tbsp ice water

Filling:

  • 4 cups apples (peeled, sliced or chopped — up to you)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1½ tsp apple pie spice (or mix 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp allspice)

To serve:

  • Vanilla ice cream (mandatory, tbh)
  • Caramel sauce (store-bought if we’re being real)

How To Make Warm Apple Crostata

  1. Make the crust: Mix flour, sugar, salt. Cut in butter with a fork (or your hands if you’re chaotic like me) till it’s crumbly. Add cold water bit by bit — dough should come together, not be soggy. Flatten into a disk. Chill if you want, or don’t.
  2. Roll it out: Lightly flour your surface. Roll the dough into a 12-inch-ish circle. No ruler needed.
  3. Toss the filling: In a bowl, mix apples + sugar + flour + spices. Toss with your hands. Smells like fall already.
  4. Assemble: Dump the apples into the middle of the crust. Leave a border. Fold the edges up around the apples — rustic = pretty here.
  5. Bake: 375°F, about 45–50 mins. Edges should be golden and apples soft and caramel-y.
  6. Serve: Scoop of ice cream. Drizzle of caramel. Close your eyes and pretend you’re at Olive Garden but better.
Warm Apple Crostata Recipe
Warm Apple Crostata Recipe

Tips for Success

  • Cold butter = flaky crust. Don’t let it melt early.
  • Don’t worry if your folds look messy — it’s called “rustic charm.”
  • Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for a nice bite.
  • Let it cool a few mins before cutting or it’ll collapse like your GPA during finals.
  • Double it if you’ve got friends over. Or don’t. More for you.

Storage and Reheating

  • Fridge: Cover and keep up to 3 days. It softens a little, but still hits.
  • Freezer: Wrap slices individually. Bake to reheat or just microwave if you’re lazy (no shame).
  • To Reheat: Oven at 325°F for 10ish mins = best texture. Microwave = gooey mess (still delicious).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use store-bought crust?
    Yes. I won’t tell. It works and makes things faster.
  • Best apples to use?
    Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji — mix ’em if you’re wild.
  • What’s the difference between a crostata and a pie?
    Crostata is like a lazy pie. One crust, no top, no pie dish, less stress.
  • Can I make this ahead?
    Yep. Assemble, refrigerate, bake later. Or bake, then warm it up again.
  • Do I have to peel the apples?
    Nope. I skip it when I’m feeling lazy. Texture’s a little different but it works.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

  • Warm butter = sad crust: Keep everything cold till bake time. Trust me.
  • Overfilling with apples: Tempting, I know. But it’ll leak and burn. Pile, but don’t mountain.
  • Not enough spice: Don’t go shy on the apple pie spice — it’s what gives that warm, bakery vibe.
  • Undercooking: The crust should be golden, not pale. If the apples aren’t soft yet, give it a few extra mins.
  • Cutting too soon: Let it rest. Otherwise it falls apart and looks sad (still tastes good tho).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Carbs: 51 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 41 mg
  • Sodium: 234 mg
  • Potassium: 111 mg
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 29 g

Warm Apple Crostata Recipe

Recipe by LuluCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes
Calories

350

kcal

Flaky, golden crostata with soft spiced apples and melty vanilla ice cream on top. Tastes like a cozy hug.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup cold butter (cubed)

  • 2 tbsp ice water

  • 4 cups apples (sliced)

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 3 tbsp flour

  • 1½ tsp apple pie spice

Directions

  • Mix crust ingredients, add water, form dough.
  • Roll dough into 12″ circle.
  • Toss apples with sugar, flour, spice.
  • Pile apples in center, fold crust edges up.
  • Bake at 375°F for 45–50 mins.
  • Serve with ice cream + caramel.

Notes

  • Keep butter cold for flaky crust.
  • Don’t overfill or it’ll spill.
  • Tart apples = best flavor.
  • Let cool a bit before cutting.

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