Italian Crostata Bars with Peach Filling

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    12 pieces

  • Calories

    238 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Italian Crostata Bars with Peach Filling

Italian Crostata Bars, a delicious Pie Bar Recipe Idea, a tasty peach filling make these rustic Italian Pastry Bars the best.

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Ingredients

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CROSTATA PASTRY DOUGH

  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 3/4 cups flour (222 grams)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (100 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter 131 grams, 2 tablespoons, room temperature

PEACH FILLING

  • 2-3 tablespoons peach jam
  • 2 1/2 cups peach sliced thin or chopped, approximately 4 fresh or 1 large can (drained), pit removed and peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar (50 grams)

Instructions

CROSTATA PASTRY DOUGH

  1. In a large bowl whisk together salt, flour, sugar and baking powder, make a well in the centre and add egg, egg yolk and butter (cubed), mix together (you can also use a food processor, pulse until dough just starts to come together), remove dough to a flat surface and knead until it becomes a soft dough, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius), lightly grease and flour an 8 inch (20 cm) square cake pan.
  3. In a medium bowl mix together, sliced peaches, cinnamon,vanilla,lemon juice, flour and sugar, gently combine.
  4. Remove dough from fridge, roll out half the dough to fit into pre-pared cake pan, spread with peach jam, cover with sliced peach mixture.
  5. Roll out other half of dough and fit to cover the peaches, using a sharp knife remove excess dough, (use extra dough to make cut out cookies), cut 3 2-3 inch cuts on the top of dough using the sharp end of a knife. Brush top of dough with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar, bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden. Let cool or eat warm, cut into squares and serve with Vanilla Ice Cream if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 238kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 172mg (7%) Potassium 107mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 380IU (8%) Vitamin C 2.9mg (3%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 238kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 380IU 8%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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