Dried Fruit and Nut Crostata

Health score
2%
Dried Fruit and Nut Crostata
60 min.
6
307kcal

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Indulge your senses with our delightful Dried Fruit and Nut Crostata, a dessert that beautifully marries the rich flavors of nature's bounty. This rustic Italian tart is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of taste, making it the perfect ending to any meal or a sweet treat for your afternoon tea. With a golden, flaky crust cradling a luscious filling of dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios, each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of sweetness.

What sets this crostata apart is its simplicity and the ease with which it comes together. In just 60 minutes, you can create a stunning dessert that will impress your family and friends. The combination of orange blossom honey and a hint of orange peel elevates the flavors, adding a refreshing citrus note that perfectly complements the richness of the nuts and the tartness of the cranberries.

Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside a dollop of creamy, orange-flavored yogurt for a delightful contrast. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, this Dried Fruit and Nut Crostata is sure to become a cherished favorite. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let the aroma of this delectable dessert fill your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 tablespoons butter divided melted
  • ounces cranberries dried
  • large eggs 
  • 2.5 tablespoons brown sugar divided packed ()
  • tablespoons orange-flower water 
  • ounces pistachios unsalted divided shelled
  •  pie crust dough refrigerated
  • cup yogurt plain

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet withparchment paper.
  2. Whisk egg, 2 tablespoonsbrown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter,honey, and 1 teaspoon orange peel inmedium bowl. Set aside 1 tablespoon nuts forgarnish.
  3. Add remaining nuts and all dried fruitto bowl with egg mixture; toss filling to coat.Unroll crust onto prepared sheet. Spoonfilling into center of crust; spread out in evenlayer, leaving 1 1/2- to 2-inch border. Fold crustedges over filling, pleating occasionally.
  4. Brushcrust with remaining 1/2 tablespoon meltedbutter. Finely chop reserved 1 tablespoonnuts.
  5. Mix chopped nuts and remaining 1/2tablespoon brown sugar in small bowl.
  6. Sprinkle over crust.
  7. Bake crostata until crust is goldenbrown and filling is bubbling in center,about 40 minutes.
  8. Stir yogurt and remaining 3/4 teaspoonorange peel in small bowl.
  9. Serve crostatawarm or at room temperature with orange-flavoredyogurt.
  10. Per serving: 425.59 Calories (kcal),37.2 % Calories from Fat, 17.58 Fat (g),3.28 Saturated Fat (g),40.64 Cholesterol (mg), 64.29 Carbohydrates (g),4.70 Dietary Fiber (g), 41.58 Total Sugars (g), 59.59 Net Carbs (g), 7.10 Protein (g)
  11. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories307kcal
Protein9.07%
Fat49.79%
Carbs41.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.33
Glycemic Load
0.29
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.2760869523753%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.75mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.34mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
0.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:307.31kcal
15.37%
Fat:17.38g
26.73%
Saturated Fat:6.15g
38.45%
Carbohydrates:32.3g
10.77%
Net Carbohydrates:30.12g
10.95%
Sugar:15.6g
17.34%
Cholesterol:44.36mg
14.79%
Sodium:198.63mg
8.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.12g
14.24%
Phosphorus:149.67mg
14.97%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.56%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.31%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.86%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.82%
Calcium:107.63mg
10.76%
Selenium:6.48µg
9.26%
Fiber:2.18g
8.73%
Folate:33.69µg
8.42%
Copper:0.16mg
8.23%
Iron:1.36mg
7.57%
Potassium:252.65mg
7.22%
Magnesium:25.39mg
6.35%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.87%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.7%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.55%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.13%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5.02%
Vitamin A:233.13IU
4.66%
Vitamin K:3.3µg
3.14%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious