Dairy-Free Apple Cinnamon Crostata
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Enjoy all the flavors of apple pie in this easy, shortcut recipe that doesn't need to be pretty.
Author: Adapted from Pillsbury
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked dairy-free pie crust (see the Pie Crust Tips in the post above)
- ½ cup + 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
- 4 teaspoons non-GMO cornstarch (can sub arrowroot starch)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (4 to 5 medium apples)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (omit for nut-free)
- Water, for brushing
- Dairy-free whipped cream or ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Add the apples and stir until evenly coated
- Place the unbaked pie crust flat on your prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the apple mixture onto the center of the crust, and spread the mixture to about 2 inches from the edge of the crust.
- Fold the crust over mixture, pleating along the way.
- Brush the edge of the crust with water, and sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar over the crust and apple filling.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Sprinkle the nuts over the apple filling (if using).
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-apple-cinnamon-crostata