Description
Rustic caramel apple galette brings homemade French countryside charm to dessert tables with minimal effort. Buttery pastry and warm spices wrap sweet autumn apples, promising comfort in each golden-edged slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 4–6 tablespoons (60–90 ml) ice water
Apple Filling:
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) all-purpose flour
Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Craft a buttery, flaky pastry dough by combining flour, salt, and sugar. Incorporate cold butter until the mixture resembles grainy texture. Gradually introduce ice water, kneading until a cohesive dough forms. Shape into a compact disc, encase in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Slice apples and gently toss with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Allow the mixture to rest, enabling flavors to intermingle and develop depth.
- Create a rich caramel by melting sugar over medium heat until it transforms into a deep amber liquid. Carefully introduce butter, then blend in cream, vanilla, and salt. Allow the sauce to cool and thicken slightly.
- Heat oven to 375F (190C). Roll the chilled dough into a rustic 12-inch circle on a flour-dusted surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Artfully arrange apple mixture in the center, leaving a generous 2-inch perimeter. Elegantly fold pastry edges over the fruit, creating a free-form tart. Brush exposed dough with melted butter for a golden finish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust achieves a rich golden hue and apples become tender and caramelized. Once removed from oven, generously drizzle the prepared caramel sauce across the surface.
- Serve the galette while still warm or at ambient temperature. Optional: accompany with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an indulgent touch.
Notes
- Choose cold butter for a flakier, more tender crust that creates beautiful layers and crumbles perfectly when baked.
- Let apples sit in lemon juice to prevent browning and add a bright, tangy undertone that balances the sweet caramel.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the caramel to enhance the depth of flavor and create a sophisticated sweet-salty contrast.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delicate texture and rich taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg