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Apple Galette Recipe

Irresistible Apple Galette Recipe: Quick, Homemade Fall Treat

This Apple Galette Recipe is a quick and easy dessert that showcases a buttery crust and spiced apples, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 unit Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 1.5 pounds Baking Apples Peeled and sliced; mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
  • 5 tablespoons Brown Sugar For sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch Thickens apple juices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adds depth
  • 0.125 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For aroma
For the Topping
  • 1 unit Egg Wash 1 beaten egg mixed with 1 ½ teaspoons water
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse Sugar For sweetness and crunch
  • 1 tablespoon Apricot Jam Thinned with water for a glossy finish
Optional Serving
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream Optional accompaniment

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the apple filling ingredients and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Roll out the pie crust into a 13-inch circle and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Spoon the apple filling into the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
  5. Fold the dough edges over the apples, creating pleats.
  6. Brush the exposed crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Mix apricot jam with water and brush it over the warm apples for a glossy finish.
  9. Slice and serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough before rolling for a flaky texture. Don't overfill the galette to prevent spills during baking.

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