Apple Galette

An apple galette is just as delicious as an apple pie but it's half the work and time. A flaky crust filled with tender apples is an impressive fall dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1 40

Servings people

Calories 85kcal

Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

4 Apples peeled and cut into 1/4" thick slices
2 tso lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cornstarch
1/3 up brown sugar
apricot jam optional for glazing

Pie Crust

1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 tsp sugar
pinch of salt
ice cold water

Instructions

Pie Crust

In the bowl of a food processor combine flour, sugar, butter cut into small pieces. Use the blade attachment
Pulse until it resembles coarse pea sized crumbs.
A tablespoon at a time add in cold water and pulse until dough forms a ball. Do not over mix.
Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Apple Filling

Preheat oven to 357 degrees F
In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch and brown sugar.
Gently toss to coat apples.
Remove pie crust from refrigerator and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
Place dough onto a piece of parchment paper that is lightly floured. Roll dough out until it measures approximately a 12 inch circle.
Place apples into middle of pie crust, leaving a 2 inch border.
Fold dough up to and slightly over the apples, pleating the dough every 2 inches.
Optional: Mix together egg and 1/2 tsp water to make an egg wash. Brush over the edges of crust. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Refrigerate galette for 20-30 minutes to help prevent it from losing it's shape while baking.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender, hot and bubbly and crust is golden brown.
Enjoy warm, room temperature or cold.

Notes

What if I don't have a food processor? This can be done by hand in a bowl with a pastry blender or fork.

Tip: To make it look extra pretty, add 1 teaspoon of water to 1 Tablespoon of apricot jam in a small bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds to warm it. Brush over the apples after the galette comes out of the oven. It will make it shiny and pretty.

How to serve Apple Galette:

Serve it right off the baking sheet, no need to move it.
Top it with some homemade vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipping cream.
Drizzle with some delicious caramel sauce.

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