Apple Galette
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5
Apple Galette
Description
This galette uses a pastry dough made from all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and vegetable shortening combined into a crumbly texture, then moistened with warm water to form a pliable dough. Rolled out thinly into a circle, it's topped with thinly sliced apples, cinnamon, and honey. The dough edges are folded up to create a rustic border, then brushed with an egg wash and sprinkled with coarse sugar for texture and color. Butter slices laid atop enhance richness during baking.
Baked at 400°F for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp and the apples tender, this galette marries tender fruit with a flaky, slightly sweet crust. It can be served warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream or cream.
Variations include substituting frozen pie dough for convenience or adding dried cranberries, nuts, or caramel drizzles for texture and flavor enhancements. Dough can be prepared up to three days ahead or frozen. The crust bakes fairly quickly due to its thinness, so placing in the oven’s center prevents burning. Gluten-free flour can be used with a rest period to hydrate. Vegan and dairy-free adjustments can be made by substituting ingredients appropriately. Leftovers are best eaten within two days stored loosely covered at room temperature.
Ingredients
- apple quantity: 3
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter thinly sliced, unsalted
Pastry:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar or cane sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 to 5 water warm, quantity unspecified tablespoons
- egg for the egg wash, plus 1 teaspoon water
- cane sugar to sprinkle on top, or turbinado sugar, or raw sugar
Instructions
- Halve and core the apples and slice them crosswise 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Add the shortening and combine until you have the consistency of small crumbs.
- Slowly drizzle water by the tablespoon until the dough holds together enough to form a ball. If too dry, add the remaining water, and combine until the dough comes together.
- Place dough on a lightly floured parchment sheet, roll out the pastry to a 12 to 14-inch circle and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Decoratively arrange the apple slices on top leaving a 1-inch border.
- Drizzle honey and sprinkle cinnamon over apples.
- Fold the pastry edge up and over the filling. Brush egg wash onto crust. Dust cane sugar over dough and apples.
- Top galette with pieces of butter before baking.
- Bake galette for 40 to 45 minutes, until the pastry is nicely browned and crisp, and all of the fruit is tender.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen pie or puff pastry dough for a quicker option.
- Dough can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated or frozen for up to three months.
- To prevent burning, bake the galette in the oven's center rack due to its thin crust.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Use gluten-free flour blends with a resting period of at least 30 minutes for gluten-free galettes.
- Enhance with add-ins like cranberries, pecans, or caramel sauce as desired.
- For vegan or dairy-free versions, substitute honey with agave or maple syrup and use dairy alternatives for butter and cream.
- Store leftovers loosely covered at room temperature and consume within two days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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