Description
This rustic, free-form French-inspired apple galette is a timeless dessert that celebrates the simplicity of fresh fruit encased in a buttery, flaky crust. Infused with warming cinnamon and a subtle zing of ground ginger, the filling is perfectly thickened with cornstarch for a clean, delicious bite. Finished with a glossy apricot jam glaze, it offers a sophisticated, bakery-quality presentation while remaining remarkably easy to prepare at home for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 single pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
1 1/2 pounds baking apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
5 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon apricot jam (warmed)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator to soften slightly for easier rolling.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the apple slices, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
Roll out the dough into a 13-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
Arrange the apple mixture in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
Fold the edges of the dough over the apples, overlapping as necessary, leaving the center exposed.
Brush the exposed crust with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and brush the warm apricot jam over the fruit for a glossy garnish.
Notes
Ensure the apples are sliced thinly to guarantee they cook through within the baking time. Letting the dough rest for a few minutes before rolling helps prevent it from springing back. For extra crunch, you can sprinkle coarse sugar on the crust before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg