Cherry & Apricot Crostata with Ricotta Filling Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• For the crust:
• 1 stick or 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur Brand)
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 3-4 tablespoons ice water
• For the filling:
• 1 cup ricotta
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 Tablespoon orange zest
• For the fruit:
• 20 about 20 cherries, pitted
• 3-4 apricots, pitted and sliced
• 2 tsp cornstarch (or 1 teaspoon clear jel)
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional, but my favorite)
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons apricot or peach jam (optional)
• coarse sugar (for a delicious crunch on the dough)
• 1 egg, beaten and mixed with water
• powdered sugar, for dusting