Goodies with Grace: Apple, Pear and Cranberry Crostata

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Fort Wayne’s NBC) - Get ready for a “Goodies with Grace” first as Grace Kelly May is whipping together a recipe following a special viewer request: A sugar-free apple, pear and cranberry crostata.

This diabetic-friendly recipe is perfect to make your own, with Grace choosing to round out the tasty pastry with apple juice, cinnamon, and vanilla.

As always, this recipe that you can easily make at home, is sure to delight anyone looking for a fall-themed treat.

Check out the team cook and try the crostata, and email us here if you have a special request for Grace to make in a future “Goodies with Grace”.

Pie Dough:
3 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
5 tsp sugar
2 1/2 sticks butter, chilled and diced
2/3c cold water
In a bowl combine flour, salt and sugar. Add in diced chilled butter and work the butter in until pea sized. Add in cold water and mix in until dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
On a floured surface, roll out pie dough until about 1/4" thickness. Using a ring cutter, cut circles of the pie dough and place on a parchment lined sheet pan.
Apple Pear and Cranberry Filling
1 apple, peeled and sliced
1 pear, peeled and sliced
2/3c apple juice
1/3c dried cranberries
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
In a pan combine sliced pears, apples and cranberries with apple juice, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until pear and apples and cranberries are rehydrated and plump.
Assembly:
Take the cut circles of pie dough and brush the edges with water. Place a heaping spoonful of the apple pear and cranberry filling in the center of the dough. Taking the edges of the dough fold up and crimp to create a border to hold all of the delicious filling in. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and delicious! Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Grace Kelly May
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