Rustic Blueberry and Fig Crostata

Description

An incredibly simple free-form dessert, also know as a galette, that’s perfect for new or experienced bakers. The complementary tarragon gives it a little pop of unexpected flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust
  • 3 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 fresh figs, sliced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll pie crust out on a floured work surface to about 10 inches. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Combine blueberries
  4. flour
  5. sugar
  6. tarragon
  7. lemon zest and juice
  8. and almond extract in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  9. Spoon blueberry mixture into the center of the pie crust
  10. leaving about a 2-inch border. Place fig slices in the center in a circular pattern. Fold crust up all around the edge of the blueberries
  11. crimping and pinching to create pleats.
  12. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl. Brush edges of crust with mixture and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven until crust is crispy and golden brown
  14. about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool and set
  15. 15 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6

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