Easy Apple Galette Recipe
If you love apple pie but don’t love all the work that goes into making one, this easy apple galette recipe is for you! It’s everything you love about homemade apple pie, but without the fuss of making a perfect pie crust or worrying about crimping the edges just right.
A galette is basically a rustic, free form pie, and that’s what makes it so perfect. It doesn’t have to look pretty or perfect. In fact, the more rustic it looks, the better! With tender, sweet apples wrapped in a golden, flaky pie crust, this simple apple galette is the perfect dessert for fall, Thanksgiving, or really any time you have a few apples laying on your counter.
What is an Apple Galette?
If you’ve never made a galette before, think of it as apple pie’s laid back cousin. A traditional apple pie requires a pie pan, a bottom crust, a top crust or lattice. An apple galette skips all that. You simply roll out your store bought dough (or this homemade crust), pile the apple pie filling in the middle, and fold the edges over the filling.
That’s it! There’s no need for fancy equipment, special pie pans, or perfect looking edges. It’s one of those desserts that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make. And because the apples are exposed in the center, they get beautifully tender with just a bit of bite, while the crust bakes up golden and flaky.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Apple Galette Recipe
It’s easier than apple pie. No top crust, no lattice work, and no pie dish required.
Store-bought crust saves time. You can absolutely make homemade pie dough, but there’s nothing wrong with taking a shortcut.
It uses simple ingredients. Apples, a few pantry staples, and pie crust are all you need.
It’s perfect for entertaining. This apple galette looks beautiful on a dessert table, especially during the holidays.
It’s delicious warm or cold. Serve it plain, with whipped cream, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
What are the Best Apples for an Apple Galette?
One of the most important parts of making a delicious apple galette is choosing the right apples. You want apples that will soften when baked but still have a bit of bite to hold their shape instead of turning into apple sauce. Here are a few great options.
- Granny Smith: Tart, firm, and perfect for balancing the sweetness of the filling.
- Honeycrisp or Sugar Bee: I used Sugar Bee apples, but both are naturally sweet, crisp, and delicious in baked desserts.
- Pink Lady: A nice combination of sweet and tart, with a firm texture.
- Braeburn: Holds its shape well and has a wonderful apple flavor
Easy Apple Galette Recipe (Easier Than Apple Pie)
Galettes are such a show stopper dessert, but take minimal effort but only look as if they do! If traditional apple pie has proved difficult for you, definitely add this to your holiday menu. It's make ahead and can be served warm or room temperature.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples (about a pound), peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F. In a medium bowl, combine all the filling ingredients (apples through lemon juice) and mix until combined, making sure the cornstarch has been fully incorporated. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes while the oven preheats.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the pie crust directly onto the parchment paper.
Spoon the apple filling into the center of pie crust, leaving approximately a 2 inch border around the edges.
Gently fold the edges of the pie crust up and over the pie filling, overlapping and crimping the dough as you go to create a rustic galette. The center of the apples should remain exposed.
Brush the exposed pie crust with the egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a sweet, golden finish.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing, or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Biz Tip: For an extra flakey crust, keep your pie dough chilled in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the galette. As of the date of this publication, each slice is 9 WW points. Click here for the WW tracker (must be used from your phone and not a desktop as WW no longer supports tracking on their website). If you count calories or macros: 193 calories, 7 fat, 35 carbs, 1 fiber and 1 protein.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 192Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 23mgSodium 383mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 2gSugar 20gProtein 2g
Can you Make A Galette Ahead of Time?
Absolutely! This is a great dessert to make ahead, especially if you are planning a holiday meal or having company over. You can prepare the apple filling and keep it refrigerated in an air tight container for a few hours before assembling. Just keep in mind that the apples may release more liquid as they sit.
You can also bake the entire galette ahead of time and gently reheat before serving. To reheat, place in a 300 F oven until warmed through. This helps bring back some of the flaky delicious pie crust.
Don’t Like Apples?
Try out our blueberry galette recipe found here.
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