Cakes, Tarts/ Other Desserts

Sweet and Tangy Peach Crostata with Cardamom

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Sweet and Tangy Peach Crostata with Cardamom

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Ingredients

  • For the pastry:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 Tbsp. raw sugar, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 sticks cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • For the filling:
  • 1 pound (about 3 medium) firm ripe peaches, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-wide slices
  • 1/3 cup raw sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 Tbsp. of water for egg wash
  • mint (optional)

Instructions

1

To make the pastry: Place the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle on the ice water and pulse until the dough just barely comes together. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured board, roll it into a ball, and form into a disk. Wrap the disk in plastic and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. (The pastry disk can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)

2

Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3

Meanwhile make the filling. In a bowl combine sugar with cornstarch, cardamom and lemon zest. Add the peaches and toss well. Let stand about 15 minutes, until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

4

Roll the pastry into an 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer it to the baking sheet.

5

Place the mixed fruit on the dough circle, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Fold the edge of the dough up and over the peaches. Brush the border with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.

6

Bake the peach crostata for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is golden and the fruit is tender. Let the crostata cool for 10-15 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve with mint leaves.

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10 Comments

  • Reply
    Marina
    July 9, 2012 at 2:27 am

    I want some of that tart…Incredible! 🙂 What is that tree with silver leaves and pinkish flower?

  • Reply
    Yelena
    July 9, 2012 at 2:43 am

    It is a bush, Purple Sage. But it is not really a sage – herb, just garden flower 🙂

  • Reply
    Medeja
    July 9, 2012 at 5:17 am

    peach flavor is so lovely.. and with cardamom..I should try that combination 🙂 looks great!

  • Reply
    Misbah
    July 9, 2012 at 7:58 am

    mm beutifuland delicious tart

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    Grubarazzi
    July 9, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Cardamom and peaches together… perfect combination. Gorgeous photos, as usual. I want to make this immediately.

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    Spicie Foodie
    July 9, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Yelena, your crostata has made my mouth water. It looks gorgeous and I'm sure it tastes as good as it looks. Your photography is so gorgeous and inspirational. Your a truly talented artist!

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    Jill Harrison
    July 10, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    saw this on Flickr – I really must make it when summer comes!

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    Anonymous
    July 10, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Happy Birthday! Every day we look at your buetifull posts. they look scrumcious.

  • Reply
    Yelena
    July 11, 2012 at 1:15 am

    Thank you so much for your warm comments, it really means a lot to me! You are all very dear to me!

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    Nami | Just One Cookbook
    July 11, 2012 at 5:13 am

    Sigh… I wish I can eat this gorgeous tart. Love the beautiful colors. I love peach desserts in general, but I love this even more.

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