Apple Galette
This simple yet elegant Apple Galette has the full flavor and spice of an apple pie with a fraction of the work. Bake one for your family today and they will be singing your praises.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter cut in small cubes
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 – 6 tablespoons chilled ice water
Apple Filling
- 2–3 large apples peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Combine butter, flour, and salt. Using a pastry blender cut in the butter until very crumbly. Add chilled water a few tablespoons at a time mixing with a fork until the dough pulls together. Press into a 5 inch circle. Cover in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
- In a large bowl combine apples and lemon juice. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir to combine.
- Gently roll the piecrust out to a 12 inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Trim the rough edges with a pizza cutter or leave them for a more rustic look. Carefully move the pie crust to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spoon the apples into the center of the pie crust and bring up the edges tucking it in and folding it along the way.
- Whisk together the egg and water. Using a pastry brush lightly coat the top and sides of the pastry dough with the egg wash. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- Plan ahead, as the pie crust needs to chill for at least 2 hours. If you are always fighting a race against the clock, make it a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Always use well-chilled butter when making the pie crust.
- Preheat the oven and load the galette on the center rack in the middle of the oven.
- For best results, use parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Slice the apples about 1/4 inch thick, which is thin enough to cook through but still have structure and plenty of delicious apple flavor and texture.
- Don’t skip the egg wash step, as it really enhances the browning of the pie crust and makes for a spectacular presentation.
- If you don’t have the time to make a homemade pie crust pick up a frozen one, or for a change of pace, try frozen puff pastry.
- Reheat at reduced power in the microwave or reheat in the oven at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes.
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