Spiced Apple Crostata
- 20 Minutes Prep1 Hour 50 Minutes Total
- 10 Servings
- 210 Calories per Serving
Spice it up! This easy-to-make spin on apple pie uses Chinese five-spice powder. Topped with creamy vanilla yoghurt, this dessert is sure win 'em over.
Ingredient List
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for sprinkling
- 1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
- 1/4 cup cold butter, finely diced
- 1/2 cup Mountain High® original vanilla yoghurt
- 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, grated (2 teaspoons)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 large baking apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (about 4 cups)
- 3/4 cup Mountain High® original vanilla yoghurt
Preparation
- Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with sides with cooking parchment paper.
- Lightly sprinkle work surface with flour. On work surface, roll pie crust into 12-inch circle. Transfer to cookie sheet.
- In large bowl, stir together 1/4 cup flour, the butter, yoghurt, gingerroot, honey, Chinese five-spice powder and salt. Add apples, and toss to coat. Spoon mixture on center of crust, leaving 2-inch border. Fold edge of crust over apple mixture, pleating to fit.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden. Cool slightly, about 1 hour. Cut into 10 wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with yoghurt.
Tips
- Looking for a more traditional flavor? Substitute 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg for the Chinese five-spice powder.
- Look to use the best local variety of baking apples, available from your CSA, in farmers' markets or grocery stores for this recipe. If that's not possible, give these nationally available varieties a try: Cortland, Braeburn, Jazz, Rome Beauty or Winesap.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 10
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 210
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 27% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 10g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 2g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 4% |
| Iron | Value not available | 0% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 3% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 2% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 2% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 2% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 0% |
| Copper | Value not available | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving2
