Apple Galette
This rustic apple galette dessert features crisp and juicy apples nestled in a buttery, crumbly free-form crust, seasoned with a touch of cinnamon and sugar.
Ingredients
For the Pastry
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, (164 grams ) plus more for dusting
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 1 ½ tsp sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
- 3 to 4 tbsp ice water
For the Filling and Assembly
- 4 large apples, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
- ½ cup granulated sugar, (100 grams)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 dash fine salt
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter, cold, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp water
- 2 to 3 tsp coarse sugar (optional), (e.g., sparkling, sanding, demerara)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Make the Pastry: Combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add half of the butter and pulse 8 times (1-second pulses). Add the remaining butter and pulse 7 times. The mixture should look like a coarse meal with some visible pea-size pieces of butter. Add 3 tablespoons of ice water, then pulse several times. Check the mixture by squeezing a small amount in your hand. If it holds together, it is ready. If not, add more ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it holds together when squeezed. Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to press it together, then shape it into a disk. Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45 minutes.1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour | 1/2 tsp fine salt | 1 1/2 tsp sugar | 1/2 cup unsalted butter | 3 to 4 tbsp ice water
- Prepare the Filling: Peel the apples if desired. Core an apple and cut it in half (top to bottom). Place an apple half on a cutting board, cut side down, and thinly slice it. Repeat with the remaining apples. Put the sliced apples in a bowl and toss with 1/2 cup of sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and a dash of fine salt; toss to coat.4 large apples | 1/2 cup granulated sugar | 1 tsp ground cinnamon | 1 tsp vanilla extract | 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg | 1 dash fine salt
- Prepare the Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F and line a half-sheet baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Assemble the Galette: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough out to a circle about 13 to 14 inches in diameter. Transfer the sheet of dough to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the dough to help absorb juices. Place the apple filling mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch margin. Dot with the pieces of butter. Beat the egg with 2 teaspoons of water and brush it over the dough. Sprinkle the egg-washed dough and fruit filling with coarse sugar, if desired.1 tbsp all-purpose flour | 2 tbsp butter | 1 large egg | 2 tsp water | 2 to 3 tsp coarse sugar (optional)
- Bake: Bake the apple galette at 400°F for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender. Check on the pastry after about 20 to 25 minutes. If the crust is browning too much, tent the galette loosely with a sheet of foil. Remove the galette to a rack and cool for 45 minutes before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 526IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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