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Apple Almond Oatmeal Crostata
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

A sweet and healthy dessert for your table.  

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Renata Solski
Ingredients
The tart
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar If you are watching your sugar intake, don't add
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 3-5 tbsp cold water
The filling
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 apples 4 cups sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp amaretto liqueur
The topping
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped almonds
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
The decadent brushing
  • 2 tbsp any jam you like
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
The Tart
  1. Pulse flour and salt.

    add butter and pulse until it looks like peas,

    Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time until it forms a ball.

    Remove and put in plastic wrap.

    Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes. 

    Take out and roll into a 12 inch diameter.  

The filling
  1. Put 2 tbsp of butter into a pan and add the apples.

    Sprinkle with sugar,cinnamon, nutmeg and simmer for a few minutes.

    Add amaretto liqueur and remove from heat. 


Assembly
  1. After you roll out the crust, pile the apple mixture in the centre.

    Fold over 1/2 inch of the dough all around the apple mlxture.

    Combine the oats and brown sugar.

    Sprinkle over the apples. 

    Next spread the almonds over the top.

    Now sprinkle the brown sugar over everything.

    Place in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.  

    Take it out and brush the crust with the jam and syrup.

    Put back in the oven for 10 minutes.

    Cool and serve with frozen yogurt or ice cream.