Fig Crostata

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar plus additional for sprinkling
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

  • For fig filling:
    • 12 ounces soft dried figs (preferably Calmyrna), stemmed and coarsely chopped
    • 1 1/4 cups water
    • 1 cup fresh orange juice
    • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
    • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
    • 1 1/2 cups walnuts (6 ounces), coarsely chopped

    • Equipment: a 9-inch springform pan

    • Accompaniment: mascarpone

    Description

    A Rich Filling Is Studded With Walnuts And Imbued With Citrusy Notes Of Orange, Then Packaged Between A Crust And A Lattice Top, Both Made From...

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