Apricot Crostata
I have a sweet spot for a crostata (the plural form is crostate). This Italian tart is so popular all over Italy. You'll even find it on the breakfast table. That's because Italians love to have a bite of something sweet with their cappuccino in the morning. That's tradition! Normally crostate are made with jam. So, the jam your nonna made in summer will get put to good use in one of these sumptuous crostate. However, I like to bake crostate in summer with fresh fruit. And some of the best fruits for making crostate are plums , peaches , and apricots. Now, you may find this recipe resembles a French galette. Basically the two are identical. The tradition of making pies and tarts is something you'll find in every culture. In the States, you can't visit a classic diner without seeing a sour cherry pie on the counter. It's part of the American tradition, too! This is why I love summer and the bounty of summer fruit, because I love to bake pies, galettes, crost...
