Summer Peach and Rhubarb Crostata
- 4 cups small-diced peaches (about 6 peaches)
- 2 cups thinly sliced peeled rhubarb (about 2 small stalks)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon triple sec
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed just enough to handle without cracking
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 cup creme fraiche
- 1 tablespoon agave
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
- For the crostatas: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peaches, rhubarb, lime juice, triple sec, vanilla and 1/3 cup of the sugar.
- Unfold the puff pastry dough onto a floured work surface.
- Using a floured rolling pin, roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- Using a round cutter or a 6-inch circular template, cut 4 circles into the dough and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Fold 1/2 inch of the dough over itself all around the edge of each circle, crimping it with your fingers to create a thin border.
- Using a fork, pierce the pastry dough all over.
- Using a slotted spoon to leave excess liquid behind, spoon some of the fruit mixture into the center of each circle.
- Using a pastry brush, brush each pastry edge with some of the remaining fruit liquid and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bake until the edges are golden brown and the centers are bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
- While the crostatas are baking, reduce the remaining fruit liquid in a small pot to a syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes.
- For the creme fraiche: In a small bowl, whisk together the creme fraiche, agave and lime zest and juice until soft peaks form.
- Remove the crostatas from the oven and spoon the fruit syrup over the top as a glaze.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with a dollop of the creme fraiche and a sprig of mint.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/summer-peach-and-rhubarb-crostata.html (may not work)