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Why I Love This Apple Galette
Desserts are always a must, but sometimes we don’t have the time to create one. Galettes are the answer. Simple, rustic, and refined, these can be made for any occasion. Dressed up or down, guests and family alike will love this tasty treat that only needs minutes to complete. And as a bonus, the filling can be changed to whatever you have on hand!
For this apple galette, I’m keeping the recipe super simple with cinnamon and allspice, letting the flavor of the apples shine through. And since apples can be purchased at any time of the year, you can make this dessert whenever you so choose!
A dollop of lightly whipped cream or ice cream can be added, but is not needed for this delicious treat. Enjoy!
Apple Galette Ingredients
This apple galette has 10 simple ingredients that form one of the easiest yet impressive dessert recipes:
- Pie dough is the foundation of the entire galette and what holds the apple filling together. You can purchase dough at the store or make your own from scratch with my pie crust recipe.
- Apples are essential for an apple galette. Simply slice them into ¼-inch thick slices, removing the core. If you need help choosing an apple for this recipe, make sure to check out my guide for the best baking apples.
- Brown sugar adds a deeper sweetness to the recipe, with notes of molasses.
- Cinnamon and allspice are two spices that work well with apples, adding warmth.
- Lemon juice works to impart some brightness and citrus “kick” to the dessert.
- Flour binds the apple filling, giving it some structure so it isn’t too thin.
- Salt is needed for any baked good. It brings out all of the flavors!
- An egg is used to brush the exterior of the crust, making it golden brown.
- Turbinado sugar is used to add a crusty, sweet crunch to the crust. If you don’t want to use it or have it on hand, simply use granulated sugar instead.
The full amount of each ingredient can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make This Apple Galette
The best part about this apple galette recipe is how easy it is to make! Once you have your apples sliced and the pie dough ready, it’s pretty much just assembly and baking. It may be one of the easiest homemade desserts!
Step 1: Prepare the apples – In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, cinnamon, allspice, brown sugar, flour, lemon, and salt. Mix until the apples are coated.
Step 2: Fill the galette – Roll out the pie dough into a 14-inch round circle and add the sliced apples on top. Roughly crimp the edges, folding the dough over on itself, to contain the apples. Brush the exposed dough with a beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
Step 3: Bake the galette – Place the galette in the preheated 400°F oven and bake for 45-55 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the juices from the apples are bubbling.
More Dessert Recipes
- Easy blueberry galette
- Apple dumpling rolls
- Homemade caramel apples
- Applesauce cake with caramel frosting
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Apple Galette
Ingredients
- 1 recipe pie dough
- 6 cups cored, peeled, and sliced baking apples (a mixture such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Braeburn; about 4-6 apples)
- ½ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg whisked
- turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the apples: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Mix to combine.6 cups cored, peeled, and sliced baking apples (a mixture such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Braeburn; about 4-6 apples), ½ cup light brown sugar, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Fill the galette: Roll the chilled pie dough out into an approximately 14-inch circle. Pour the apple filling on the rolled-out dough, leaving a 2-inch empty perimeter. The apples will be piled high but will bake down. Fold the edges of the dough up onto the filling, making creases as needed. Brush the exposed dough with a whisked egg and sprinkle with 2 tsp of raw turbinado sugar.1 large egg, turbinado sugar, 1 recipe pie dough
- Bake the galette: Place the galette in the preheated oven on the bottom rack and bake at 400°F for 45-55 minutes. Remove the galette from the oven and cool completely before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I don’t like when people comment on a recipe when they have changed the ingredients. Having said that I thought I had everything and was in the middle of making it and realized I had no brown sugar. I used regular sugar with a tablespoon of maple syrup. The whole thing was delicious. I do think the brown sugar would have given it a deeper taste, but delish anyway.
Turned out just great! Pie crust and all!