Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (your choice of flavor)
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well to incorporate all the dry ingredients evenly.
Step 3: Add the olive oil and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until a crumbly dough forms.
Step 4: Take about two-thirds of the dough mixture and press it into the bottom of a greased tart or pie pan, forming an even layer. Make sure to press the dough firmly to ensure it holds together during baking.
Step 5: Spread the fruit jam evenly over the dough layer in the pan. You can use any flavor of fruit jam you prefer – strawberry, raspberry, or apricot work beautifully.
Step 6: With the remaining one-third of the dough, take small portions and crumble them on top of the fruit jam layer. The crumbles should be irregular in size, giving the crostata a rustic appearance.
Step 7: Place the crostata in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown.
Step 8: Once baked, remove the crostata from the oven and let it cool completely before serving. This will ensure that the fruit jam has set and the crostata slices easily.
Step 9: Serve your delicious butter-free crostata as is, or for an extra touch, dust it lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy the butter-free goodness of this crostata recipe while still satisfying your sweet tooth!
Now that you know how to make a butter-free crostata, you can enjoy this delicious treat without any guilt. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, and no one will even notice the difference! Give this recipe a try and let us know how it turns out for you. Happy baking!