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Apple Galette
5 from 18 votes

Apple Galette

The Apple Galette features sliced apples arranged over a rustic, hand-rolled pastry crust sprinkled with cinnamon and drizzled with honey before folding the dough edge over the fruit. Finished with butter slices and a sugar dusting, it bakes to a crisp, tender tart with warm spiced fruit balanced by flaky, buttery crust.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

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

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  1. Halve and core the apples and slice them crosswise 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Add the shortening and combine until you have the consistency of small crumbs.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  6. Decoratively arrange the apple slices on top leaving a 1-inch border.
  7. Drizzle honey and sprinkle cinnamon over apples.
  8. Fold the pastry edge up and over the filling. Brush egg wash onto crust. Dust cane sugar over dough and apples. 
  9. Top galette with pieces of butter before baking.
  10. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% 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.