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Easy Apple Galette

easy apple galette sliced
Kanchan Dilip
Easy Apple Galette is essentially a semi-open-faced, freeform round tart with rugged edges that has a spiced and sliced apple filling. There is no blind baking, crimping or cutting needed for this rustic apple tart. Late-season apples are ideal for making this French dessert that pairs well with ice cream or on its own!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine French
Servings 6 slices
Calories 433 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor, saucepan, oven

Ingredients
 
 

For the short crust pastry:

  • ½ lb all-purpose flour
  • 6 oz unsalted butter
  • ⅙ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp water ice cold

For the apple filling:

  • 1½ lb apple peeled and thick sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg grated

Instructions
 

How to make the short crust pastry:

  • In a food processor, place the flour, salt and butter cut into cubes.
    flour with butter pieces in a food processor
  • Turn on the food processor and give it a quick spin using the dough button for just a few seconds. The butter will be "rubbed" into the flour and will look like bread crumbs.
    small pieces of butter with the flour
  • Now, add the ice cold water and spin until combined. Empty the contents of the jar on a floured surface and knead into a disc.
    Refrigerate the disc wrapped in cling film for 15 minutes.
    flour and butter with water in a food processor

How to make the apple filling:

  • In the meantime, peel, core and slice the apples using the apple corer. Alternatively, slice the apples 1/4 inch thick.
    cored and peeled apple slices
  • Heat a saucepan, add the apples, lemon juice, sugar, and butter.
    sliced apples in a pot
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
    On medium heat, cook the apples for 10 minutes or until the juices have evaporated leaving moist not wet or dry slices. Add the nutmeg and turn off the heat. Allow the apple slices to cool.
    apple slices in a pot with nutmeg
  • Remove the short crust pastry disc and roll out to a 1/6 of an inch thickness to a foot in diameter on a floured surface or board. The edges need not be smooth but can be rugged. This gives it a more rustic look.
    rolled short crust in a large round
  • Place the cooled apple slices in the center of the rolled short crust. Allow 2 inches on the edges for folding.
    cooked apple slices on the crust
  • Take the edges and fold halfway over the apples.
    apple galette with edges folded over
  • Fold the edges on all sides. Brush the edges with heavy cream or beaten egg if you prefer.
    folded apple galette
  • Bake on a baking sheet or stone tray for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Serve sliced with ice cream or whipped cream.
    baked apple galette

Notes

  1. Use ice cold water and cold butter for the dough.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 774IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg
Keyword apple galette, apple tart, rustic apple tart
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