Description
Apple Galette is a delightful rustic dessert that combines a flaky, buttery crust with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for novice bakers and promises to impress at any gathering. Serve it warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, for a comforting treat that fills your home with a heavenly aroma.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly; add ice water gradually until dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Apples: Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice; let marinate.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rough circle about 12 inches in diameter.
- Assemble: Place apple mixture in the center of the dough and fold edges over apples gently.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush edges with egg wash and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg