We ’re already daydream up remixes for the filling …
If , by some prospect , you had no idea whoIna Gartenwas and were introduced to her by stumbling upon an early episode of her Food web showBarefoot Contessa , you might think she was unrelatable and perchance a little over - the - top . Garten often name for “ good vanilla , ” her Hamptons household always appears put - together and accented with afresh bouquetfrom her local flower store , and she has some recipes that are so complex , they take minute to execute . ( Or old age to ace : Garten’sBoston Cream Pie recipe , which she was kind enough to share with us , bring her 6 years to perfect . We promise it ’s not that sturdy now that she has the proficiency so dialed in ! )
But the more youget to know Ina , the more you see she is far more down to ground than you might think . She lovesPB&Js , breakfast for dinner , and declare that “ store - bought is okay ” so often , that catchphrase inspired awhole blogby the same name . One of her recentInstagram postsreminded us that celebrities , admit Ina Garten , are just like us sometimes . peculiarly if that “ us ” refers to baker like many members of theBHGteam , who do n’t exactly look forward to fussing over a grille - transcend Proto-Indo European .
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“ Crostatas are a gravid way to observe any season : peach in summertime , apple in winter , but my favoritespring dessertis a Raspberry Rhubarb Crostata , ” Garten explain in the caption on her post . “ The rhubarb is tart , the raspberry are angelical , and it all comes together in a buttery crisp crust . ”
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Making Ina Garten’s Fruit Crostata Recipe
To make this open - facedfruit Proto-Indo European , you’re able to either play along Garten ’s teaching for ahomemade pastry doughor start with store - bought piecrust . ( Hey , if it ’s upright enough for Garten to do to Norah Jones on a late episode of her novel interview - dash preparation showBe My Guest , then it ’s good enough for us ! ) For the weft , you ’ll combine slice refreshful rhubarb plant , impudent raspberry , and a few other ingredients over heat . Roll out your pastry dough , bake , and let nerveless , then Garten advise slice and serving if you wish . ( We do ! )
We enjoy the way this leisurely , unfussy open - face Proto-Indo European recipe can change over to match any time of year . moot these combinations , or feel free to get creative with your own woof blends .
Our Best Crostata Recipes
Now that Garten has reminded us of the collection of a pie that requires zero crimping , folding , grille workplace , or even a Proto-Indo European pan , we ’re feeling more motivated than ever to revisit our Test Kitchen ’s respectable open - faced pie creations .
If you ’d like to link in the baking merriment and are lust savory , try thisLemony Ricotta Summer Squash Galettefrom late spring to summertime , then transition toCorn Crostata with Tomatillos and Queso FrescoandSausage and Vegetable Galettesfor harvest time of year . In wintertime , it ’s tough to quiver a wedge ofBeet and onion plant Jam Galette .
When you ’re more in the mood for sweet , you ca n’t miss with our summeryBlueberry Thyme Galetteand Plum Galettes . Then celebrate all things descend with individually - portionedHoney Hazelnut Pear Galettesand a 10 - servingApple , Cranberry , and Pecan Galette .
