Sweet Apple Crostata

Ingredients

For the crust

• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 4-6 Tbsp. ice water
• 3/4 cup TouVelle cheese, shredded
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten (egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons sanding sugar, for sprinkling

For the filling

• 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons strawberry preserves

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt.
2. Then add in the cold, cut butter and cheese.
3. Using a pastry blender, mix together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbles.
4. Slowly add one tablespoon of ice water at a time, mixing the dough together with your hands until it forms into a ball.
5. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. In the meantime, in a large bowl, toss together the apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Set aside.
7. Next, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
8. Remove your dough from the refrigerator and, on a lightly floured surface, roll out to a 13-inch round circle. The dough should be about 1/8-inch thick.
9. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
10. Spread out apple filling over the dough, leaving about a 1-1/2-inch board.
11. Brush the apples with strawberry preserves.
12. Fold edges in to form a crust; brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with sanding sugar.
13. Bake crostata until the apples are tender and the crust is golden, or about 1 hour. Allow to cool before serving.
14. Top with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!