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Easy Rustic Cinnamon Apple Galette with Flaky Butter Crust

A close-up, appetizing shot of a freshly baked apple galette with a slice removed, showing caramelized apple filling and a coarse sugar crust.
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Make this simple, free-form apple tart using a buttery, flaky crust. This rustic dessert features cinnamon-spiced apples and is much easier than a traditional pie.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons ice water
  • 5 medium apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  2. Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, gently toss the sliced apples with the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rough 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Arrange the apple slices over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. You can layer them slightly for a nice presentation.
  7. Fold the dough border up and over the edges of the apples, creating pleats as you go to form the rustic edge of the galette.
  8. Brush the folded crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle the crust generously with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
  10. Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For a variation, drizzle a thin layer of caramel sauce over the apples before folding the crust.
  • If you are planning your weekly meals, this recipe is a great alternative to complex pie recipes when considering meal planning.
  • If you prefer a quicker crust, you can substitute with one sheet of store-bought pie dough.

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