3/4cupunsalted grass-fed butter, cubed and very cold
1/4cupice water, as needed
1egg, whisked (optional)
Filling
1 1/2cupspeeled, cored, and cubed apple
2cupsfresh or frozen, non-defrosted raspberries
2Tbspevaporated cane sugar, plus more to garnish
1/4tspground cardamom or cinnamon, plus more to garnish
Instructions
For Pastry
In food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt until combined. Add butter and pulse until only pea-sized pieces of butter remain. Working 1 Tbsp at a time, add ice water, pulsing after each addition, until dough holds together between your fingers. Dump onto piece of parchment paper and form into 2 inch thick disk; wrap and chill for at least 1 hour, until cold.
For Filling
In large bowl, toss all filling ingredients together until combined. Mound onto center of rolled pastry, leaving 3 to 4 inch gap around the outside. Fold pastry edges up around filling (it should look very rustic). Brush with egg wash for a shiny coating, if you wish. Lightly dust with cane sugar and some cardamom or cinnamon.
Bake for 5 minutes. Lower heat to 375 F and bake for 25 to 30 minutes longer, until fruit is bubbling and pastry is beginning to brown. Cool completely on baking sheet. Serve.
Recipe Notes
Per serving: 355 calories; 5 g protein; 24 g total fat (15 g sat. fat); 34 g total carbohydrates (8 g sugars, 7 g fiber);
103 mg sodium
PERFECT PASTRY
When making pastry, place an ice cube in the water to keep it as cold as possible, and add 1 Tbsp water to dough at a time. For ease of rolling, use a well-floured surface or two sheets of parchment paper, rolling from the center out, rotating a quarter turn per roll; this will ensure a more symmetrical circle and uniform thickness.