Crostata

Name: Crostata
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 1/4 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 2 Tbsp. lemon peel or juice; 2 or 3 apples, thinly sliced; pinch of salt; 1/4 c. butter; 1 egg; apricot preserves

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. lemon peel or juice
2 or 3 apples, thinly sliced
pinch of salt
1/4 c. butter
1 egg
apricot preserves

Directions

1

Make crust by combining flour, sugar, salt, butter, shortening, egg and lemon peel.
2

Roll out dough, keeping it at least 1/4 inch thick.
3

Line pie pan, having about 1-inch edge. Spread thin coat of preserves over unbaked crust.
4

Arrange apple slices in overlapping rings to cover the crust (one layer).
5

Drop several spoons of preserves over apples and spread carefully to keep apples in place.
6

Bake 1 hour in a 350° oven until crust is golden brown.