Description

A beautifully rustic, freeform Easy Apple Galette featuring thinly sliced, warmly spiced apples wrapped in a golden, flaky pastry crust—simple to make, visually striking, and perfect for holidays or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

Pie crust (homemade or store-bought, half of a full pie dough recipe)

Fresh apples (about 1 pound, thinly sliced; 3 large or 6 small)

Light brown sugar

All-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)

Ground cinnamon

Ground nutmeg

Salt

Egg (whisked with a little water for egg wash)

Coarse sugar for sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice apples into thin ¼-inch pieces; toss with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
Let pie dough rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, then roll out into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
Transfer dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; sprinkle a little flour in the center to prevent sogginess.
Arrange apple slices neatly in the center, leaving a 2–3 inch border.
Fold the outer edges of dough over the filling, pleating crust to create a rustic shape.
Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender.
Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Swap one apple for a pear or add berries like blueberries and raspberries for variety.
Drizzle with caramel sauce or vanilla glaze for an indulgent touch.
Add chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for extra crunch.
Enhance flavor with a splash of vanilla extract or lemon zest in the filling.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg