2cupsrhubarb(about 6 rhubarb stalks) cut into 1 inch pieces
2cupsstrawberrieshalved or quartered
1/2cupsugar
2tablespoonscornstarch
For topping:
1eggbeaten
Instructions
For the dough
In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add flour, sugar, and salt into the bowl and mix. Add the cubed butter and pulse until the butter has broken down and is the size of peas.
With the motor running, add ice water through the feed tube. Pulse until the dough comes together and wraps itself around the blade.
Remove from the bowl and shape into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about half an hour.
For the filling
Chop the rhubarb into 1 inch pieces. Slice the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Combine the rhubarb and strawberries in a bowl and add sugar, cornstarch and toss until well coated. Set aside.
To assemble and bake
Preheat oven to 400°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out on a floured surface into a 14 inch circle. Roll the dough around the rolling pin and unroll onto the prepared baking sheet.
Pour the rhubarb strawberry mixture in the centre of the dough, leaving a 1 1/2 inch border. Fold the border over the fruit, gently pleating it into a circular shape. Brush the dough with the beaten egg.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the fruit is bubbling. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For the perfect dough, make sure your butter is cold and you are using icy water (water with ice cubes in it).
If you don't have a food processor the dough can be easily prepared by hand. Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the cubed butter and use your finger tips to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles a crumbly mixture. Add water and gently shape into a dough. Proceed as above.
If you prefer a sweeter filling, increase the amount of sugar to 2/3 cup.
Some of the juices from the fruit may leak while baking, this is normal. Once the crostata has cooled it, the juices will have completely thickened and it will be easy to serve.
Use a spatula to carefully slide the crostata onto a serving plate.
Enjoy warm along with a scoop of ice cream or chilled.
Please note that the nutritional information provided is approximate and may vary according to exact portion size.