Apple and rhubarb crostata

Instructions

1. Sift flour and icing sugar in a large bowl. Using fingertips, rub in spread until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Gently stir in egg until dough just comes together. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 30 seconds or until just smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Combine apple, rhubarb, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl.
3. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a make a 40cm round. Place pastry on prepared tray. Sprinkle centre of pastry with breadcrumbs. Arrange apple mixture over breadcrumbs, leaving a 7cm border. Fold in pastry edge, pleating as you go.
4. Brush pastry edge with a little milk. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 30 minutes or until pastry is golden and fruit is tender. Serve crostata warm or at room temperature.