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Apple Galette

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A rustic, single-crust tart filled with tender apples, cinnamon, and lemon, ideal for casual gatherings and easy to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Use unbleached for better flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar Reduce to 2 tablespoons for less sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced Use very cold butter for flakier layers.
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water Add gradually until dough just comes together.
For the filling
  • 3-4 medium apples, peeled and sliced A mix of Granny Smith (tart) and Honeycrisp (sweet) works well.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Prevents browning and brightens the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Classic apple spice.
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg Freshly grated is best.
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar Sprinkle on top for caramel-like finish, optional.
  • 1 egg beaten with a splash of water For egg wash to get a glossy, golden crust.

Method
 

Prepping the Dough
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and granulated sugar.
  2. Add chilled, diced butter. Cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Sprinkle ice water over the mixture and stir gently with a fork until dough begins to clump.
  4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Chilling and Rolling
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rough 12-inch circle and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Filling and Assembling
  1. Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg; let sit for 5 minutes to macerate.
  2. Mound apples in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  3. Fold the dough edge up and over the apples, pressing gently to seal. Brush with egg wash.
Baking the Galette
  1. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes, until the crust is golden and apples are tender.
  2. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 24 hours, or refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
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