Jul 14 2026
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Caramel Apple Crostata Recipe

Inspired by Higgins
Time2h
Serves8

miso caramel sauce & apples baked in a flakey crust, buttermilk ice cream

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Ingredients

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Crostata Crust

Apple Filling

Miso Caramel Sauce

Buttermilk Ice Cream

Method

Crostata Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Crust

    In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Apple Filling Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Apples

    In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

Miso Caramel Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Caramel Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until it turns amber. Carefully stir in heavy cream, then mix in miso paste and butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract and remove from heat.

Assembling the Crostata

  1. 4

    Assemble and Bake

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a baking sheet. Place the apple mixture in the center, fold the edges over, and drizzle with miso caramel. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.

Buttermilk Ice Cream Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ice Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Freeze according to the ice cream maker's instructions.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Crostata

    Slice the crostata and serve warm with a scoop of buttermilk ice cream and drizzle with additional miso caramel sauce.

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