This Thanksgiving John, the kids and I are driving to Iowa to celebrate the holiday with his family. John's dad turns 80 years old two days before Thanksgiving, so we all decided it would be the perfect time to come in for the holidays and surprise him. John is the youngest of 6 children and my kids are the youngest of 12 grandchildren...includes baby #3 on the way. So When we all get together it's a big deal. Our kids are super excited to hang out with their older cousins and enjoy time with their grandparents. We mainly visit during the summer months, since the weather tends be nicer and the kids can enjoy the lake and all that it has to offer (Fishing off the dock, Swimming, Golf, Amusement Park fun)!
This year for Thanksgiving I'm going to test out a recipe that I've wanted to try for weeks. "Crostata with Apples, Gorgonzola Cheese and Walnuts". Yum...it's the perfect fall/winter comfort dish.
Here is the recipe (Let me know what you think).
From a level of easy to difficult this one is on the Easy side.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons ice water
Filling:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
Directions
1 large egg, lightly beaten
The crust:
In a food processor combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the butter is finely chopped and the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add the mascarpone cheese and lemon juice and pulse a few times. Add the ice water and run the machine just until the mixture is moist and crumbly, but does not form a ball. Do not over mix. Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Press into a disc, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
The Filling:
Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the apple slices, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are softened, but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, walnuts, and Gorgonzola.
Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the inside of a 12 by 17-inch baking sheet and place on a work surface. Place the chilled dough on the parchment paper. Roll the dough out into an 11-inch circle, about 1/4-inch thick. Lift the parchment paper and transfer to the baking sheet. Spoon the apple filling into the center of the dough. Spread the filling evenly, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the dough border over the filling to form an 8-inch round. Pleat the edge of the pastry and pinch to seal any cracks in the dough.
Using a pastry brush, brush the crust with the beaten egg. Bake until the crust is golden, about 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
This makes the most delicious appetizer for any cold winter day (Thanksgiving would be the perfect holiday to serve up this dish to your guests) ~
MMMMM; Enjoy the goodness!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones
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