Recipe Box, Peach & Nectarine Crostata

the Painted Apron

11 years ago

I am pretty sure you are going to thank me~it’s ok…..totally my pleasure…and definitely yours if you choose to make this!

Here is the really good news, ANYONE can make this, and you WILL be a rock star

and here’s the REALLY good news,

6 ingredients, 5 minutes, and it’s ready to bake

You don’t even have to peel the peaches!!

Slice the peaches and nectarines with the skin on and toss them is a bowl with cinnamon and sugar

Put them in a pile on the center of a refrigerated dough round

Fold the dough up and over the edge, making a pleat every few inches

Dot fruit with butter

Brush crust with a little egg wash and sprinkle with sugar

Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes, until crispy and golden

Let cool for a few minutes if you can stand it

and serve it up!

a few mini scoops of vanilla bean ice cream is totally acceptable!

You’re welcome!

Here’s the recipe:

PEACH CROSTATA

easy peach dessert!

Course Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword nectarines, peach crostata, peach galette, savory peach pie

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Servings 6

Slice and pit fruit, no need to peel. Mix cornstarch and sugar.
Place fruit in a large bowl and toss with sugar/cornstarch mixture.
Press or roll out pie dough into a 10-12 inch circle. Pile fruit into the center.
Dot the fruit with butter.
Fold up the sides of the dough, about 1 inch, pleating every few inches around the perimeter, forming the crostata. Create an egg wash by beating 1 egg, then brushing it on the pastry.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar over the dough.
Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes, or until dough is golden brown. Serves 6

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