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    Apple Cinnamon Crostata so Ridiculously Easy that Anyone Can Bake It

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    By Alisa Fleming on November 10, 2019 Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    Forget the fuss. This apple cinnamon crostata tastes like a delicious apple pie, but it takes minutes to make. It’s meant to be rustic, and even a little haphazard – that’s part of it’s tasty charm! You can enjoy a warm slice as an afternoon treat with coffee or tea, or serve it as the big dessert with dairy-free whipped cream or vegan ice cream.

    Dairy-Free Apple Cinnamon Crostata Recipe - SO easy! Includes shortcuts and options for sugar-free, unrefined sweeteners, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free

    Dairy-Free Apple Cinnamon Crostata so Easy, Anyone Can Bake It

    If you aren’t great at crimping (join the club!) then this is the dessert for you. Crostatas are like free-from pies that don’t require any artistic baking skills. Because they use just one pie crust, they’re also great for smaller gatherings or households. This apple cinnamon crostata is still a full-size dessert, but it serves about 6 people generously, so even a party of two can easily polish it off in just a few days. And it is SO easy, why wouldn’t you make it? I even have a few tips and a video to ensure seamless results.

    Pie Crust Tips

    They used Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust to create this recipe, which is dairy free, egg-free, nut-free, and even soy-free. The only top allergen is wheat. But this product is not vegan because it uses lard.

    A lot of store brand refrigerated or frozen pie crusts are actually vegan, but they often contain soy. If you use frozen pie crust, you will need to let it thaw before making this dairy-free apple cinnamon crostata.

    Go Dairy Free - The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance and Casein-Free LivingAnd of course, you can use homemade pie dough! It’s a little more effort, but still quite simple. One of my favorites is this Buttery Flaky Dairy-Free Pie Crust Recipe, but this Easy Vegan Pie Dough is great if you need to use shortening. For a simple oil-based recipe (no coconut, palm, or shortening needed), my Easy Peasy Pie Crust Recipe in Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook can be rolled out to make this dairy-free apple cinnamon crostata.

    For gluten-free pie crust, King Arthur Gluten-Free Pie Crust Mix is great, or you can use this shortcut recipe for Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pie Crust.

    If you do make your own pie crust, simply roll it out on a piece of parchment paper, and slide the parchment right onto your baking sheet. No preparation required. You can then add the apples and enclose it without having to make any delicate transfers.

    Dairy-Free Apple Cinnamon Crostata Recipe - SO easy! Includes shortcuts and options for sugar-free, unrefined sweeteners, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free

    Sweetener Options

    This apple cinnamon crostata can be made with most types of sweetener.

    • If you want a warmer taste of fall, you can substitute brown sugar for the sugar.
    • The easiest refined sugar-free swap is coconut sugar. But maple syrup would also be delicious. If using a liquid sweetener, you can skip the water brushing. Just brush the sweetener right on the crust.
    • I’m not an expert in sugar-free baking, so I can’t guarantee specific results. But I’ve heard that Swerve works very well in recipes like this.

    Quick How To Video

    Culinary.net provided the recipe, photos, and this helpful video for baking an apple cinnamon crostata.

    Special Diet Notes: Easy Apple Cinnamon Crostata

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, optionally vegan, and vegetarian.

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Dairy-Free Apple Cinnamon Crostata
     
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    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    20 mins
    Total time
    40 mins
     
    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
    1. Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Add the apples and stir until evenly coated
    3. Place the unbaked pie crust flat on your prepared baking sheet.
    4. Spoon the apple mixture onto the center of the crust, and spread the mixture to about 2 inches from the edge of the crust.
    5. Fold the crust over mixture, pleating along the way.
    6. Brush the edge of the crust with water, and sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar over the crust and apple filling.
    7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
    8. Sprinkle the nuts over the apple filling (if using).
    3.5.3229

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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    1. Kortney on November 19, 2019 3:11 am

      Yes to this! Pies just feel daunting for some strange reason. I also find this rustic look more beautiful.

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