Maggiano's Little Italy Spiced Pear Crostada Copycat

Capture the rustic charm of Italian-inspired baking with this delectable copycat recipe for Maggiano's Little Italy Spiced Pear Crostada. Featuring a buttery, flaky homemade crust and a warmly spiced pear filling kissed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this dessert is a perfect balance of comfort and elegance. The ripe slices of pear are enhanced with a touch of brown sugar and lemon juice, creating a filling that's both sweet and subtly tangy, while the crust’s golden edges, brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with coarse sugar, offer a delightful crunch. Ready in just over an hour, this crostada is a show-stopping treat that's surprisingly simple to make. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or showcased as the centerpiece of a holiday dessert table, it's a dessert destined to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for crust)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
• 3 tablespoons Ice water
• 3 Pears (ripe but firm, peeled and sliced)
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (for filling)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 Egg (beaten for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon Coarse sugar (optional for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt for the crust.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

While the dough chills, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the pears are evenly coated.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Place the pear mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.

Step 9

Gently fold the edges of the dough over the pears, pleating as necessary to enclose the filling while leaving the center exposed.

Step 10

Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.

Step 11

Bake the crostada in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Step 12

Allow the crostada to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(988.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2617.6

Total Fat 151.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 573.5mg	0%
Sodium 1294.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 128.8g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 186.9mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 866.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 44.7%