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Easy Apple Galette
A simple and rustic French-inspired dessert featuring flaky crust and tender, spiced apples. Perfect for showcasing fresh apples with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/4 cup ice-cold water (plus more as needed)
Egg wash
- 1 large egg (beaten with milk)
- 15 ml milk
Filling
- 3–4 apples peeled and sliced apples (about 4–5 cups (500–600g))
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional toppings
- to taste coarse sugar
- 3 Tablespoons salted caramel sauce (drizzled over filling)
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add water, form dough, chill for 1 hour.
- Combine apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
- Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on floured surface; transfer to baking sheet.
- Arrange apple filling in center, fold edges over, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and drizzle caramel if desired. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake for 35–36 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Chill the assembled galette well to maintain shape during baking.