Cherry Almond Crostata

Fruit desserts are some of my favorites, especially when fruit is in peak season.  They are so delicious and the combination of the almonds and cherries are a winning combination,  A helping of ice-cream is always a welcome addition to this dessert.  I am not sure if you can see in the picture but I used a Williams and Sonoma cherry cut-out to garnish the top of the galette.  They came in a set of 4, including a strawberry, peach and pineapple and I thought they were too cute to pass up!

Serves 8

for crust:

• 1 1/4 cup of flour (I love Bob’s Red Mill)
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vodka, cold
• 2 -4 tablespoons iced water

for filling:

• 3 cups cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup sugar
• zest of 1 lemon
• 2  teaspoons almond…