Quick and Easy Desserts – Italian Jam Crostata
Quick and easy desserts – This Italian Jam Crostata is usually one of the first things that pops into my head when I need a pretty dessert with little fuss. There’s a simple mixture for the crust and topping, plus your favorite fruit jam and some sliced almonds. It’s beautiful, delicious, and so, so easy!
How to Make This Italian Jam Crostata Recipe
- Prepare for baking. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grab a 10-inch springform pan. With all the butter in the crust, you shouldn’t need to grease the pan.
- Mix the wet ingredients. With an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light in color and fluffy. Add the extracts and the salt, and mix just until combined.
- Add the flour. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour and mix just until combined. The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when pinched.
- Reserve the topping. Take 1/2 cup of the crust dough and press it onto a small plate until it’s 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Cover the plate with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer while you finish assembling the tart.
- Press the crust into the pan. Transfer the remaining crust dough to the pan. Press it firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan. You can lightly flour your fingers to make this easier to do without sticking.
- Finish assembling. Spread the jam over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the outside edges. Next, crumble the reserved dough over the jam. Finally, sprinkle the almonds over the top.
- Bake the crostata. Place the pan in the oven, and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. The edges will be golden brown when the tart is done. Cool completely before removing the sides of the pan and cutting into wedges.
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