Lately, the heat of the summer has been hanging on and seeping into early fall. Instead of waiting for cool breezes and falling leaves, I start the fall season on time with warm spices and baked apples. For this year’s seasonal apple pastry fix, I’m taking a simpler approach and baking apple crostata. Unlike a traditional, jam-filled Italian crostata, this version takes the form of a rustic French galette. READ MORE...