Description
A rustic, free-form French-inspired tart featuring a flaky, buttery crust filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. This charming dessert embodies home-baked comfort, balancing the bright acidity of seasonal apples with the richness of a homemade golden caramel drizzle. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of simple, soulful baking, this galette offers a nostalgic experience that is as forgiving to prepare as it is delightful to share with loved ones on any occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup ice water
1 tablespoon sugar (for dough)
3 large apples, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sugar (for filling)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar (for caramel sauce)
2 tablespoons butter (for caramel sauce)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse flour and 1 tablespoon sugar, then cut in the cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
Gradually add ice water, pulsing until the dough just comes together into a disk.
Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a bowl, toss the apple slices with 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch rustic circle.
Arrange the apple slices in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
Fold the edges of the dough over the apples, pleating as you go.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden.
To make the caramel, melt 1/2 cup sugar in a pan until golden, whisk in butter and heavy cream until smooth.
Drizzle the warm caramel over the baked galette before serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter is very cold when making the crust to achieve maximum flakiness. Use a variety of crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg