Description
Rustic, flaky, and soul-warming, this Apple Galette delivers the essence of fall in every bite—with cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in a golden, buttery crust. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp sugar + extra for crust
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter
1/4 cup ice water
3 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
Dash nutmeg
Instructions
1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl or food processor.
2. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
3. Add ice water slowly until dough holds together.
4. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, toss apple slices with lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Roll out dough on parchment into a 12-inch rough circle.
7. Arrange apples in center, leaving a 2-inch border.
8. Fold dough edges over apples, pleating naturally.
9. Brush crust with milk or egg; sprinkle with sugar.
10. Bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
11. Cool slightly before serving with ice cream or mascarpone.
Notes
Add pears or plums for variation.
Sprinkle fresh thyme for a savory twist.
Use puff pastry if short on time.
Store covered at room temp for 2 days, refrigerated for 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat at 325°F for 10–15 minutes for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Rustic French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple, galette, fall dessert, easy pie, rustic tart