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Easy Rustic Cinnamon Apple Galette

A close-up view of a slice of rustic apple galette with caramelized cinnamon apples on a wooden board.
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Make this simple, free-form French apple tart featuring a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 4 tablespoons ice water
  • 4 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  2. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, gently toss the sliced apples with the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until the apples are evenly coated.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rough 12-inch circle. It does not need to be perfect; rustic is the goal.
  6. Carefully transfer the dough circle to the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Arrange the apple mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. Pile the apples slightly higher in the center.
  8. Fold the dough border up and over the edges of the apple filling, pleating the dough as you go to create a free-form crust.
  9. Brush the exposed crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
  10. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
  11. Let the galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, mix 1/2 teaspoon of flaky sea salt into the coarse sugar before sprinkling it on the crust.
  • If you prefer a richer crust, substitute 1 tablespoon of the flour with cornmeal for a slightly textured pastry.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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