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Rustic Apple Galette

A slice of golden-brown apple galette with flaky pastry and a dusting of powdered sugar.
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A free-form tart with flaky pastry and spiced apples, perfect for a holiday dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 pounds apples (such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  2. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  3. Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Arrange the apple slices in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
  7. Fold the dough border up and over the edges of the apples, pleating as needed.
  8. Brush the folded dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  10. Let the galette cool slightly on the baking sheet before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a crispier bottom crust, chill the assembled galette for 15 minutes before baking.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • This recipe is a great alternative to traditional pie, offering a rustic charm and simpler preparation.

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