This is your no-stress answer to apple pie cravings — a rustic, golden-brown apple galette with zero fuss and all the flavor. It’s tender, flaky, and casually gorgeous with spiraled apples, buttery edges, and a shimmer of sugar.
Perfect for impressing guests (without the stress), baking with kids, or just treating yourself to something fall and fabulous. And yes, it begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Still loving fall bakes? Don’t miss my Maple Pecan Shortbread or Caramel Apple Snack Cake too!
📝 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
- 3 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp flour
For Assembly:
- 1 egg + 1 tsp water (egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the crust: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water one tbsp at a time just until dough holds together. Flatten into a disk, wrap, and chill 30+ minutes.
2. Prep filling: Toss apple slices with both sugars, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Let sit 10 minutes.
3. Roll out crust: On a floured sheet of parchment, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer parchment and dough to a baking sheet.
4. Assemble: Arrange apples in the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over, pleating as you go.
5. Brush & sprinkle: Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
6. Bake: At 400°F for 35–40 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender.
7. Cool slightly: Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
🍽 Serving Tips
- Serve warm with ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Slice and serve on a wooden board for a rustic dessert vibe.
- Cut into wedges and wrap in parchment for sweet lunchbox treats.
🌟 Variations
- Add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Use pears instead of apples, or mix both!
- Brush the apples with apricot jam before baking for a glossy finish.
😬 Troubleshooting
- Crust cracking? It may be too cold — let it rest 5 mins before rolling.
- Too much juice? Drain the apples a bit before adding to crust.
- Soggy bottom? Bake directly on the lower rack or use a preheated baking stone.
🧊 Storage
- Room Temp: Keeps 1–2 days loosely covered.
- Fridge: Store up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm in 300°F oven for 10 minutes to crisp the crust.
Apple Galette
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 –4 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
- 3 medium apples Honeycrisp or Gala, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp flour
For Assembly:
- 1 egg + 1 tsp water egg wash
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water one tbsp at a time just until dough holds together. Flatten into a disk, wrap, and chill 30+ minutes.
- Prep filling: Toss apple slices with both sugars, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Roll out crust: On a floured sheet of parchment, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer parchment and dough to a baking sheet.
- Assemble: Arrange apples in the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over, pleating as you go.
- Brush & sprinkle: Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: At 400°F for 35–40 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender.
- Cool slightly: Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
- No food processor? Use a fork or pastry cutter for the crust.
- Try a mix of apple varieties for depth of flavor.
Let me know if you try this! Tag me on Pinterest or Instagram — I live for galette pics. 🍏
