Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups fresh apricots, pitted and quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch round tart pan with butter.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough into the prepared tart pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the apricots, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until the fruit is evenly coated.
- Pour the apricot mixture into the tart pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apricots are bubbly.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Interesting Facts
- Crostatas are a type of Italian tart that is made with a buttery, flaky pastry crust.
- The word "crostata" comes from the Italian word for "crust", which is "crosta".
- Apricots are a type of stone fruit that is native to China and has been cultivated for thousands of years.
- Apricots are a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and dietary fiber.
