Description
A delightful, rustic pastry filled with spiced apples, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups for the crust.
- Salt: ½ teaspoon to enhance flavor.
- Granulated sugar: 1 tablespoon for a hint of sweetness in the crust.
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup, chilled and diced, for a rich, flaky texture.
- Ice water: 4-6 tablespoons to help bind the dough.
- Apples: 3-4 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced, for the filling.
- Brown sugar: ½ cup to sweeten the apples.
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon for warmth and flavor.
- Ground nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon for a hint of spice.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon to brighten the apple flavor.
- Egg: 1 for the egg wash, giving the crust a beautiful golden color.
- Milk: 1 tablespoon for the egg wash, adding richness.
- Additional sugar: For sprinkling on top, enhancing sweetness and shine.
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter and mix until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water until dough comes together. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Combine sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour in a bowl. Toss until apples are coated and let sit for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Galette: Roll out the chilled dough into a rough circle on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon apple filling onto the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over the apples.
- Bake the Galette: Brush the crust edges with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Overworking the dough can lead to a tough crust; handle gently.
- Always chill the dough for at least an hour to maintain shape.
- Stick to the recommended amount of apples to avoid sogginess.
- Preheat the oven for even baking.
- Don’t skip the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Spiced Apple Galette, Rustic Pastry, Fall Dessert, Apple Recipe