Description
This rustic Italian-inspired peach and blueberry crostata features a buttery, flaky pastry crust folded around sweet summer fruit. No pie pan required—the free-form shape makes this elegant tart accessible to bakers of all skill levels. Perfect for showcasing peak-season fruit with minimal effort and maximum wow factor.
Ingredients
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
3–4 tablespoons ice water
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3 medium ripe peaches, sliced (about 1 pound)
1 cup fresh blueberries
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons coarse sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
1. Whisk flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter cubes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
2. Drizzle ice water and vinegar over mixture. Stir with fork until dough comes together, adding more water if needed.
3. Gather dough into a ball, flatten into 6-inch disk, wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
4. Combine sliced peaches, blueberries, ⅓ cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Let sit 15 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll chilled dough into 12-inch circle on floured surface. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
7. Drain fruit briefly, then arrange in center of dough, leaving 2-inch border.
8. Fold border up and over fruit, pleating as you go. Dot fruit with butter pieces.
9. Brush dough with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
10. Bake 35-45 minutes until crust is golden and fruit bubbles vigorously. Tent edges with foil if browning too quickly.
11. Cool on baking sheet 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Cold butter is essential for flaky pastry—keep it chilled throughout process.
Drain macerated fruit to prevent soggy bottom.
Don’t skip the 2-inch border—it contains juices during baking.
Crostata is meant to be rustic—imperfections are part of its charm.
Store covered at room temperature 2 days or refrigerate 4 days.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for ultimate indulgence.
Adapt with seasonal fruits: apples in fall, berries in spring.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: peach crostata, blueberry crostata, rustic fruit tart, free-form pie, summer dessert
