Apple Galette
A rustic free-form apple tart with a flaky crust and sweet, spiced apples.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 4-6 tablespoons ice water
Filling:
- 4-5 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Egg Wash (optional):
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk
- Coarse sugar optional: For sprinkling
Instructions
Make the crust:
- Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water until dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Prepare the filling:
- Toss apple slices with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Arrange apple slices in a circle in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold edges of dough over apples, pleating as you go.
- Brush crust with egg wash (optional) and sprinkle with coarse sugar (optional).
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
- Cool slightly before serving.