Apple Galette
If you love the flavors of apple pie but want something easier to make, an Apple Galette is the perfect solution. This rustic, free-form pie has a buttery, flaky crust and a caramelized apple filling with warm cinnamon and brown sugar. It’s incredibly easy to put together—no pie dish, no crimping, no fuss! Just roll, fill, and fold for a stunning dessert with a golden, crispy crust and tender, spiced apples.
What is Galette?
A galette is a French-style pastry that’s baked on a flat sheet instead of in a pie dish. It has a rustic appearance, with its edges folded over the filling to create a free-form crust. The beauty of a galette lies in its simplicity—it looks impressive, but it’s incredibly easy to make. You can fill it with apples, pears, berries, or even savory ingredients like cheese and mushrooms.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Galette
- Low-maintenance baking – No need for blind baking or worrying about soggy crusts.
- Easy to make – No pie dish, no complicated crust work, just a simple fold.
- Flaky, buttery crust – The dough bakes up golden and crisp with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Perfectly spiced apple filling – Sweet apples with cinnamon, brown sugar, and caramel-like richness.
- Versatile – Swap apples for pears, peaches, or even a mix of fruits.
How to Make the Perfect Apple Galette
The Dough – Light, Flaky, and Buttery
For a crisp and flaky crust, handle the dough gently and keep your butter cold. Here’s how to make it:
Steps:
Combine dry ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter – Use a fork or your fingers to mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water – Stir in just enough water to bring the dough together without overworking it. Chill – Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour.
👉 Pro Tip: Chilling the dough prevents shrinking and helps create that irresistible flaky texture.
The Apple Filling – Warm, Spiced, and Caramelized
Steps:
Make the sauce – In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
Cook the apples – Add the apple slices and cook for 4 minutes until slightly softened. Cool the filling – Let the mixture sit before adding it to the dough.
👉 Pro Tip: Use a mix of apples (like Granny Smith + Honeycrisp) for the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors.
Assembling and Baking the Galette
Roll out the dough – Place the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a 12-inch circle.
Chill again – Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate for 5-10 minutes (this keeps the dough from getting too soft).
Fill and fold – Pile the apple filling in the center, leaving a 3-inch border. Gently fold the edges over the apples.
Egg wash & sugar sprinkle – Brush the edges with a beaten egg yolk mixed with 3 tbsp water, then sprinkle with a mix of white and brown sugar.
Bake – Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
👉 Pro Tip: If the edges are browning too quickly, loosely cover them with foil while the center continues baking.
How to Store Apple Galette
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes for a crisp crust.
- Refrigerate: Wrap slices in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap slices and freeze for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature.
Serving Suggestions
Apple Galette is delicious on its own, but here are some ways to elevate it:
🍨 With ice cream – Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a dreamy combo.
🍯 Drizzle of honey or caramel – A touch of honey or homemade caramel sauce makes it extra indulgent.
☕ With coffee or tea – A cozy pairing, especially in the fall!
More Delicious Desserts to Try:
- Plum Galette with Frangipane – A nutty twist on a classic.
- Rustic Peach Galette – Perfect for summer fruit.
- Best Ever Apple Pie – If you’re craving a classic version.
- Moist Marble Cake – A chocolate-vanilla dream.
Apple Galette is the easiest way to enjoy apple pie flavors without the hassle. With its flaky crust, tender apples, and warm spices, this rustic dessert is bound to become a favorite in your home. Try it and let me know how it turns out! 🍏✨
Apple Galette Recipe With Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
FOR THE DOUGH
- 1 ½ tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cut into cubes (must be chilled)
- 3 tablespoons of ice water
FOR THE FILLING
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 medium apples cored, peeled, and cut into slices
FOR BRUSHING THE GALETTE
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 3 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
Instructions
MAKING THE DOUGH
- In a bowl, add flour, salt, sugar whisk well. Add butter and using a fork or your fingertips combine with flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add water and gather to form the dough, do not knead. (If you have a food processor, then add all ingredients together and pulse.)
- Shape dough into a disk, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45 minutes to an hour. (You can make this dough at night and use the next day if you wish.)
MAKING THE FILLING
- In a saucepan, add all the ingredients of the filling except the apples. Stir on medium heat until you get a sauce-like texture.
- Add the apples and cook for 4 minutes while stirring. Keep aside to cool.
MAKING THE APPLE GALETTE
- Since the dough is very delicate, cut enough parchment paper to cover your baking tray.
- Place the parchment paper on your working surface.
- Place the dough on the parchment paper and cover with another piece of parchment paper, this will make the rolling easier and you won’t need to use flour.
- Roll out the dough to 12-13 inches wide. If the dough is hard, then keep it out for 3 minutes and then roll.
- Remove the top parchment paper. Place the parchment paper with the rolled out dough in your baking tray. Keep in the freezer for 3 minutes or in the fridge for 6 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 190C/375F.
- Remove the dough from the freezer or fridge. Pile the apples in the center of the dough, 3 inches away from the edges.
- Fold the dough edges, up and to the center, do this clockwise.
- Brush the edges with egg mixture, and then sprinkle sugar mixture on the edges.
- Bake, the Galette for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crust, is golden brown.
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Notes
- You can store the dough in the fridge a day ahead.
- Instead of apples, you can use pears or sliced peaches.
- Use unsalted butter, but if you have only salted butter on hand, then omit the butter from the dough.
- Make sure not to over bake the Galette. In some ovens and because the air circulation is not even, the Galette will be done but won’t get the golden color on the edges; in cases like these, it best to turn on the broiler for few minutes and rotate the Galette.
