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Apple Galette Recipe

My easy apple galette recipe is a must-try! You’ll love the lightly spiced apples and buttery crust in this rustic dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 6 servings
Calories 388kcal
Author John Kanell

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

For the Pie Dough:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed (113g)
  • 4 tablespoons ice water

For the Apple Filling:

  • 2 to 3 large baking apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Assembly:

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 egg beaten
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

For the Pie Dough:

  • In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse a few times just to break the pieces down a bit.
  • While pulsing, drizzle in 4 tablespoons of ice water. Pulse until dough starts to clump together. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead together to form a ball. Shape into a disk and tightly wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.

For the Apple Filling:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples into ⅛-inch thick slices. Place in a large bowl. Toss with lemon juice until well coated.
  • Sprinkle apples with sugar and cinnamon and toss until combined.

For the Assembly:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough into roughly a 12-inch circle. Transfer to the lined baking sheet (the dough will likely hang over the edges.) Arrange the apple filling in the center of the dough, leaving a 3-inch border. Drizzle the apples with melted butter.
  • Fold the edges of the dough over the filling towards the center. (The dough will not fully cover the filling). Brush the dough with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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Notes

  • Don’t skip the final cooling before slicing the galette. While it is delicious eaten warm, it does need a bit of time to let the juices set before you cut into it. It will still be warm after 30 minutes!

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg