So…..this was supposed to be an apple pie.

Well…I meant to make an apple pie.

But I didn’t have 2 rolls of pie crust.

(I know I could have made it, but I was in a real time crunch.)

And you know what they say…

When life only gives you 1 pie crust, you make a crostata.

Oh wait…

That’s not right, something about lemons…but whatever. You get it.

A crostata it had to be…

And one other thing that I love about crostatas… you don’t have to worry and fuss about a “fancy” crust on top! No lattice, fluting, forking, pinching, etc. Just fold and wrap and brush a little egg wash and sprinkle a little sugar. So simple and so delicious!

Oh, and last thing…they bake way faster than a pie does 😉

Enjoy!

xo

Erin

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Apple Crostata

Like a pie... but better?!

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time25 minutes

Servings - 8 servings

Ingredients 

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• 1 roll pie crust (or 1 homemade pie crust)
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• Pinch of salt
• 4 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sugar, for sprinkling
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• Whipped cream, optional topping

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450. Lightly grease a rimmed baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Lay the pie crust flat in the center of the baking sheet.
• In a mixing bowl, toss together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, allspice and pinch of salt. Gently toss in the thinly sliced apples. Place the mixture into the middle of the pie crust.
• Fold over the edges of the pie crust to "wrap the apples." Brush the top of the crust with water and sprinkle with 1 to 2 tsp sugar.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Add the chopped pecans and bake another 5 to 10 minutes.
• Let cool and serve Apple Crostata with whipped cream topping.