Apple Galette
Indulge in the warm, flaky goodness of this Apple Galette, a delightful dessert that combines sweet caramelized apples with a buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion, this rustic treat is sure to impress your guests and bring a cozy feel to your kitchen. With easy preparation steps and the option to customize with seasonal fruits, making this galette will become a beloved tradition in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 medium fresh apples (mix Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- Ice water as needed
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until just combined.
- 2. Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- 4. Prepare Filling: Slice apples thinly; toss with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt.
- 5. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll dough into a rough circle about ¼ inch thick.
- 6. Assemble Galette: Transfer dough onto parchment paper on a baking sheet; pile spiced apple slices in the center, leaving edges for folding.
- 7. Fold & Bake: Fold edges over apples; brush with egg wash if desired. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- 8. Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing; serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg