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Apple Crostata (Galette)

This vegan apple crostata (or galette) is an easy alternative to apple pie, and is made with puff pastry, apples, pears, and a quick orange glaze.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 apple, cored + thinly sliced
  • 1 pear or quince (or substitute another apple), diced
  • ⅛ cup brown sugar
  • ½ lemon, zested + juiced
  • ½ sheet puff pastry, cut widthwise into 2 nearly square pieces Puff pastry made with oil is usually vegan. Check the ingredients to be sure.
  • 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar or white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange marmalade
  • 1 tablespoon milk (non-dairy), optional (for a pastry wash) Non-vegan alternative: use cow milk or a beaten egg
  • powdered sugar to serve, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  2. Add the apples to a mixing bowl, and the diced pear (or other fruit) in a separate bowl.  Divide the brown sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice between the two bowls.  Toss the fruit in the sugar and juice.
  3. Drain the juice off the fruit, reserving for later.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Set the puff pastry on the paper.Note: This recipe was written for refrigerated puff pastry. If using frozen puff pastry, thaw before using, rolled out to ¼" thickness, and work on a floured surface instead of parchment paper.
  5. Add the diced fruit to the center of the puff pastry.  Layer the sliced apples concentrically over the diced fruit.
  6. Begin wrapping the puff around the fruit, folding the pastry over itself until the fruit is enclosed.  Use your fingers to seal up any creases along the edges of the crostata.
  7. Brush the dough with milk, and then sprinkle the dough with turbinado or white  sugar.
  8. Bake 15 - 20 minutes, until golden.
  9. While the crostata bakes, add the orange marmalade and reserved lemon juice to a small pan.  Heat over medium-low heat until jam liquifies.
  10. Set baked crostata on a wire rack to cool.  Drizzle the orange marmalade over the apples filling.
  11. Cool about 5 minutes before serving. Serve dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 2 small crostatas, but is easily multiplied.
  • This recipe makes 2 small crostatas, but is easily multiplied.
  • Nutrition information assumes ½ crostata per serving, and does not include optional milk wash or powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% Daily Value*

Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.