Description
Rustic Apple Galette is a delightful free-form tart that encapsulates the warmth of autumn with its flaky crust and tender spiced apple filling. This easy-to-make dessert not only looks impressive but also fills your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and baked apples. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that brings back cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted cold butter, cubed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp salt
- 4–5 tbsp ice water
- 3 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough holds together. Wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Filling: Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll dough into a rough circle about 12 inches in diameter.
- Assemble Galette: Transfer dough onto the baking sheet. Pile apple mixture in the center, folding edges over apples to create pleats.
- Bake: Brush edges with egg wash (optional). Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider sprinkling oats or chopped nuts into the filling. - You can substitute apples with pears or berries for different flavors. - Increase the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.