Apple Crostata with Cheddar Crust

Name: Apple Crostata with Cheddar Crust
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 165 min
Ingredients: 1 disk Cheddar Pie Dough; All-purpose flour, for surface; 1 large egg, lightly beaten for egg wash; Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling; 2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Gala, plus 2 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into ½-inch wedges; 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 cup apricot preserves, warmed

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Martha Stewart

Updated on June 12, 2017

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 disk Cheddar Pie Dough
All-purpose flour, for surface
1 large egg, lightly beaten for egg wash
Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling

For the Filling

2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Gala, plus 2 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into ½-inch wedges
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup apricot preserves, warmed

Directions

Make the crust: Roll out dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Make the filling: Toss together apples, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread filling over dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Fold edges in to form a crust; brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Refrigerate until edges are firm, about 30 minutes.
Bake crostata until apples are tender and crust is golden, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Brush apples with apricot preserves.

Cook's Notes

Serving Idea: Farmhouse-style cheddar cheese pairs well with this crostata.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, November 2010