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Easy Homemade Apple Galette: Rustic Fall Dessert

Close-up of a thick slice of warm apple galette showing caramelized filling and a crust sprinkled with coarse sugar.
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Make this easy apple galette, a simple, free-form tart that is a perfect, no-fuss alternative to apple pie. It features a buttery, flaky crust filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 recipe for flaky pastry dough (enough for a single 12-inch crust)
  • 4 large apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare your pastry dough. If homemade, chill it until firm. If using store-bought, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry dough into a rough 14-inch circle. Transfer the dough carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Arrange the apple mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. Dot the top of the apples with the small pieces of cold butter.
  6. Fold the edges of the dough up and over the apples, overlapping slightly to create a rustic, free-form crust. The center of the filling will remain exposed.
  7. Brush the folded pastry edges with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle the coarse sugar over the crust.
  8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
  9. Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm, perhaps with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For the best flaky crust, keep your butter and water very cold when making the dough.
  • Use a mix of apple varieties for complex flavor. Honeycrisp provides sweetness, while Granny Smith adds necessary tartness.
  • If you want a caramel apple galette, drizzle 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce over the apples before folding the edges.

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