Description

Apple Galette is a rustic, free-form tart with a flaky crust and warmly spiced apple filling—an easy, elegant alternative to pie that’s perfect for fall or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

1 single crust pie dough (homemade or store-bought)

1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) baking apples, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick

5 tablespoons (63 grams) light brown sugar, lightly packed

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon fine salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg, beaten

1 1/2 teaspoons water, divided

Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

1 tablespoon apricot jam or jelly

Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment. Let dough soften slightly at room temperature.
In a large bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and vanilla extract.
Roll dough into a 13-inch circle on a floured surface and transfer to the baking sheet.
Using a slotted spoon, arrange apple slices in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Reserve 1 tablespoon of juice.
Fold dough edges up over apples, pleating every 2 inches and pinching to secure folds.
Chill galette while preheating oven to 375°F (190°C).
Beat egg with 1/2 teaspoon water. Brush crust with egg wash. Optionally, brush apples with reserved juice. Sprinkle crust with coarse sugar.
Bake for 50–60 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Microwave apricot jam with 1 teaspoon water for 15–20 seconds, then brush over apples.
Let cool 30 minutes, slice, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Use pears or mixed berries instead of apples for seasonal variety.

Sprinkle chopped nuts over apples before baking for crunch.

Use a baking stone or preheated tray for extra crispy crust.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg