Apple Crostata

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 9

Put an Italian twist on an American cobbler by adding polenta to the topping. You may want to place a baking sheet underneath the crostata to catch any juices that bubble over the topping.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup pastry or all-purpose flour

1/3 cup whole grain yellow cornmeal

1/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

dash of salt

1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces

2 tablespoons egg substitute

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup brandy

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon grated orange rind

1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

4 cups cubed granny smith apple (about 1 1/2 pounds)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

cooking spray

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. To prepare topping, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (flour through dash of salt) in a food processor; pulse 2 times or until combined. Add butter; pulse 6 times or until mixture resembles sand.
2. Place flour mixture in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Add egg substitute to flour mixture; stir until well blended.
3. Preheat oven to 375°.
4. To prepare filling, combine raisins and brandy in a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Drain; discard liquid. Return raisins to bowl. Add 2/3 cup granulated sugar and next 6 ingredients (2/3 cup granulated sugar through pepper) to raisins; toss well. Combine apple and juice in a small bowl. Add to raisin mixture; toss to combine.
5. Spoon apple mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle topping evenly over apple mixture. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until topping is crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

By RecipeOfHealth.com