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Close up slice of French Apple Tart with sticky syrup and flaky crust

Apple Galette

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Golden, buttery pastry folds over a spiced fruit center. This open-faced bake features crisp slices and a dusting of coarse sugar for a rustic, satisfying texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings:8 slices
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:French
Calories:285kcal
Cost:$8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for work surface
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup ice-cold water
  • 3-4 apples peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed light or dark
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons all-purpose flour for filling
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk for egg wash

Equipment

  • 1 pastry cutter
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 2 Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Cut the cold butter into the flour, sugar, and salt until it forms pea-sized crumbs.
  2. Stir in ice water until moistened, then shape the dough into a disc and chill for one hour.
  3. Toss sliced fruit with brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, and spices in a large bowl.
  4. Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle and arrange the fruit in the center.
  5. Fold dough edges over the fruit, brush with egg wash, and chill the shaped galette. [cite: 1, 4]
  6. Bake at 400°F until the crust turns golden brown and the filling bubbles.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g (1 slice)Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 85mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16g

Notes

Ensure the butter remains very cold during the mixing process to achieve a flaky result. [cite: 1, 3] Chilling the shaped pastry before baking helps it maintain its form in the hot oven. [cite: 1, 4]