Mixed Berry and Nectarine Crostade with Canola Oil Pie Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons cold milk
- About 2 tablespoons ice water
- 2 cups mixed berries (Saskatoon berries, huckleberries, blueberries, blackberries, and currants)
- 3 nectarines, pitted and sliced (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup, plus 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- Into a medium bowl sift together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Stir in the oil and mix with a fork or pastry blender until the size of peas.
- Stir in the milk and mix until begins to form a dough.
- Stir in enough water to form a smooth ball.
- Flatten into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Allow to rest refrigerated for 20 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, toss the berries and nectarines with 1/4 cup of the sugar and the lemon zest.
- Let sit 3 minutes, then taste to determine if more sugar is needed, adding more as needed.
- Add the cornstarch and mix well.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large circle, about 10-inches across.
- Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Spread the fruit filling into the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge.
- Fold the edges over the filling, overlapping the dough into folds.
- With a pastry brush, brush the cream onto the dough border and sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar on top.
- Bake until the dough is golden brown and the fruit is bubby, about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with: Inniskillin Niagara Vidal Icewine 1998
flour, sugar, salt, canola oil, cold milk, water, mixed berries, nectarines, sugar, lemon zest, cornstarch, heavy cream
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/mixed-berry-and-nectarine-crostade-with-canola-oil-pie-crust-recipe.html (may not work)