1 1/2sticksunsalted buttercold, cut into Tablespoon pieces
2tbspice water
For the filling
2cupsfrozen cherriesdo not thaw
1cupfresh blackberriesuse frozen, if needed, and/or any berry you like
1/2cupbrown sugarplus 2 teaspoons to finish
1tbspall-purpose flour
2tbspStoller Wine Pinot Noir
zest1 lemon
1tbspfresh rosemaryfinely chopped + 2-3 branches for garnish
3/4tspcracked black pepper
For the egg wash
1eggwell beaten
1tbspmilk
Instructions
Place the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor with a plastic dough blade. Pulse a few times to fully combine. Add the butter pieces and pulse 45 seconds until the mixture looks like little pebbles. Scrape the sides down with a spatula. Pulse again 15 seconds. Turn the processor on and slowly stream the water through the feed tube. When the dough starts to form a solid ball, stop the processor.
Remove the dough and flatten evenly into a 2" thick disc (about 5 inches across). Wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
While the dough is chilling, stir together the filling ingredients except the fresh berries in a medium-szied mixing bowl. Gently fold in the fresh berries to keep them mostly whole. Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator until the dough is ready – the fruit will soak up the wine.
Preheat the oven to 375°
Dust a rolling pin and a clean surface with flour. Place the dough on the surface and roll out into a uniform circle to about ¼" thick. (I use the side of my hand to even up and smooth the sides). Carefully transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment.
Spoon the filling from the center of the dough to about 1½" from the outer edge. Gently fold the edges up over the filling to enclose the crostata.
Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Brush evenly onto the top of the dough. Finish by sprinkling with sugar.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the crust is a beautiful golden brown and the juice from the berries is thick and bubbly (it's OK if it dribbles out from under the crust). Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Garnish with fresh rosemary branches. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. YUM!