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Rustic Apple Galette

Easy apple galette recipe—flaky crust, cinnamon apples, and a drizzle of caramel. A rustic dessert perfect for fall gatherings.

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Rustic Apple Galette
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There’s something timeless about a rustic apple dessert. Unlike a formal pie, a galette is delightfully unfussy—the kind of pastry you can pull together on a cool afternoon with just a few simple ingredients and a bit of care. Flaky pie crust, tender spiced apples, and a buttery, golden edge dusted with sugar… it’s the essence of comfort baking. Add a drizzle of salted caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ll have a dessert that tastes like pure fall.

Rustic Apple Galette

Rustic Apple Galette

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Servings

4-6

Cuisine

French

Category

pastry

There’s something timeless about a rustic apple dessert. Unlike a formal pie, a galette is delightfully unfussy—the kind of pastry you can pull together on a cool afternoon with just a few simple ingredients and a bit of care. Flaky pie crust, tender spiced apples, and a buttery, golden edge dusted with sugar… it’s the essence of comfort baking. Add a drizzle of salted caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ll have a dessert that tastes like pure fall.

Ingredients

  • Dough for 1 pie crust (premade)

  • 3–4 apples, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch slices

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 ¼ tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • Pinch of nutmeg

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)

  • Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Directions

  1. PREPARE THE FILLING: In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.

  2. ROLL OUT THE DOUGH: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie dough into a rustic circle, about 12 inches wide. Transfer it to a perforated baking sheet or parchment-lined tray.

  3. ASSEMBLE THE GALETTE: Pile the apple mixture (including juices) into the center of the dough, leaving a 2–3 inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the apples, overlapping as needed, and press gently to seal.

  4. FINISH THE CRUST: Brush the folded edges with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar for crunch.

  5. CHILL AND BAKE: Refrigerate the assembled galette for 15–30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the apples are bubbling and the crust is golden brown.

  6. COOL AND SERVE: Let the galette cool slightly before slicing. Just before serving, drizzle with salted caramel and top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.