# Apple Crostata

Recipe by [Tomás Ferreira](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasferreira)

A classic apple crostata with a buttery pastry base, almond cream filling and thin apple slices on top.

Servings: 6 · Prep 40 min · Cook 45 min · Desserts

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, nuts, eggs

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![AI photo: Apple Crostata](https://image.fridge.menu/adaptations/446igpwc/9204a947c62fdbdf8f2d00b4e8a6016fe9ae464ad7eac5c87262490767cd604b.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 150 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 75 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 1 pcs [Lemon zest](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-zest) — half a lemon's zest
- 1 pinch [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 2 pcs [Egg yolk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/egg-yolk)
- 90 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — cold
- 150 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 130 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 2 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 110 g [Almond flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/almond-flour)
- 50 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 450 g [Apple](https://fridge.menu/en/i/apple)
- [Icing sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/powdered-sugar) — to taste

## Steps

1. On a work surface, mound the flour and make a well in the centre; add the sugar, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and the egg yolks, and quickly rub together.
2. Add the cold butter and knead briskly until the dough forms a smooth ball.
3. Wrap the dough in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge. (40 min)
4. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of 4-5 mm and transfer it to a buttered tin, pressing it up the sides.
5. Prick the surface of the dough with a fork and place in the fridge.
6. In a bowl combine the butter and sugar, beat with a mixer, then add the eggs one at a time.
7. Add the almond flour and sifted flour, mixing thoroughly.
8. Transfer the cream to a piping bag and spread it over the base.
9. Peel the apples, cut into thin slices and arrange over the cream.
10. Dust with icing sugar and bake in an oven preheated to 170°C with fan on. (45 min)

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/apple-crostata-446igpwc

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