Crostata with apricot filling

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr 40 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   To prepare crostata you will need: egg yolks, sugar, butter, salt, flour, apricot jam.

2. STEP 2

   

   Cut the chilled butter into cubes.

3. STEP 3

   

   Add sugar to butter.

4. STEP 4

   

   Grind butter with sugar.

5. STEP 5

   

   Add flour sifted with salt.

6. STEP 6

   

   Grind everything until crumbs form.

7. STEP 7

   

   Beat the yolks, add to the flour mixture, mix. Knead the dough.

8. STEP 8

   

   Form the dough into a ball.

9. STEP 9

   

   Separate 1/3 of the dough. Wrap each part separately in cling film and place in the refrigerator for 40 minutes. Chilled dough will be easier to work with.

10. STEP 10

    

    If necessary, cover the prepared baking pan with oiled parchment. Roll out most of the dough on a floured surface. Transfer the dough into the mold, level it along the bottom, and make sides at least 3 cm high.

11. STEP 11

    

    Carefully prick the dough with a fork.

12. STEP 12

    

    Spread jam on the dough.

13. STEP 13

    

    Remove the remaining dough from the refrigerator and roll it out onto a floured surface into a layer. Cut into strips about 1 cm wide.

14. STEP 14

    

    Place the strips on top of the filling in the form of a mesh.

15. STEP 15

    

    I have a few strips left, I connected them with the sides. The sides must be folded over the filling and pressed lightly.

16. STEP 16

    

    Bake the pie in an oven preheated to 190 degrees for 30 minutes until golden brown.

17. STEP 17

    

    Cool the finished pie completely and serve. Enjoy your tea!