Instructions

1. 

   1

   Prep apples

   • Peel and core apples; cut each apple lengthwise into 8 slices.
   • In large bowl, toss together apples, ¼ cup granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt.

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2. 

   2

   Assemble crostata

   • Roll pie dough into a 10-inch round.
   • Lay dough round on Brava metal tray. Evenly spread apples on dough, leaving a 1-inch border uncovered on all sides.
   • Fold dough in from outside edge and press firmly against apples. For a more elegant presentation, form pleats in the folds.
   • Fold border up and over filling, pressing dough firmly against apples.
   • In small bowl, combine eggs and egg yolk; beat with fork until blended.
   • Using pastry brush, brush edges of dough with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

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3. 

   3

   Bake crostata

   • Press green button to begin preheating.
   • When Brava is preheated, slide metal tray into bottom shelf. Press green button again to begin baking.
   • While food bakes, prepare whipped cream.

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4. 

   4

   Make lemon whipped cream

   • In large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and lemon zest until soft peaks form; refrigerate until ready to serve.
   • Check the crostata after 18 minutes. Crust should be golden brown and apples slightly browned and tender. If not, bake at 350°F 5–10 minutes more.

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5. 

   5

   Slice & serve

   • When your food is done, cool crostata on tray for 10 minutes before serving. Be sure to slice crostata on cutting board, not on metal tray.
   • Cut crostata into slices and serve with a dollop of lemon whipped cream.

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