Apple Crostatas

Directions

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   To make the crust: Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a processor.
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   Add the butter.
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   Pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
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   Add the ice water and pulse until moist clumps form.
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   Gather the dough into a ball; flatten into a disk.
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   (If the dough still crumbles and does not form into a ball, add another tablespoon of ice water.)
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   Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
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   For the filling: Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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   Combine the apples, 1/4 cup of sugar, and lemon juice in large bowl; toss gently to blend.
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    Set aside for 10 minutes.
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    Meanwhile, dust a large sheet of parchment paper with flour and roll out the dough on the paper to an 11-inch round.
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    Transfer the dough on the parchment paper to a heavy large baking sheet.
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    Spoon the apple mixture over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
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    Fold the dough border over the filling to form an 8-inch round, leaving the apples exposed in the center.
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    Pleat loosely and pinch the dough to seal any cracks.
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    Brush the crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar.
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    Bake the crostata until the crust is golden and the apples are tender, about 40 minutes.
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    Transfer the baking sheet to a rack; cool for 10 minutes.
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    Slide a metal spatula under the crust to free the crostata from the baking sheet.
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    Cool the crostata to lukewarm.
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    Sprinkle with the almonds and serve.