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Apple Galette with Caramelized Apple Drizzle Recipe

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This Apple Galette recipe offers a rustic and elegant French-style tart featuring a tender, flaky crust filled with thinly sliced, cinnamon-sweetened Granny Smith apples. Perfectly baked until golden brown, it’s served drizzled with a homemade apple caramel and pairs beautifully with ice cream or whipped cream, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 190 g All purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of baking powder
  • 12 g Granulated sugar
  • 115 g Unsalted butter (very cold, cubed)
  • 15 g Heavy cream (very cold)
  • 30 g Cream cheese (very cold)

Filling

  • 4 medium sized Granny Smith apples
  • 50 g Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • Lemon juice (to prevent browning, as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons Almond flour (to sprinkle under the fruit filling)

Finishing

  • 1/2 Egg (beaten with a drop of water for egg wash)
  • Coarse sugar (to sprinkle on crust)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients and Butter: Sift the flour, salt, baking powder, and granulated sugar into a bowl. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers to rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand with a few small butter chunks remaining.
  2. Add Cream Cheese and Cream, Form Dough: Incorporate the cold cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until the dough just comes together. Briefly knead it into a smooth disk, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Roll Out Dough: After chilling, let the dough rest at room temperature for 5 minutes. Roll it out into a rough 12-inch (30 cm) circle, about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking tray and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  4. Prepare Apples: Peel and thinly slice the apples. Sprinkle them with lemon juice to prevent browning, then toss with the brown sugar and cinnamon. Allow to macerate for 10 minutes.
  5. Drain Apple Juice: Drain the liquid released from the apples into a small saucepan and set aside for later use.
  6. Assemble Galette: Sprinkle almond flour evenly over the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border clear. Arrange the drained apple slices in overlapping layers atop the almond flour. Fold the dough border up over the edges of the apples, creating pleats as you go around the galette.
  7. Apply Egg Wash and Chill: Brush the folded dough crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Freeze the assembled galette for 10 to 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
  8. Bake: Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C) without fan. Bake the galette on the center rack for 30 to 35 minutes or until the crust is a deep golden brown and the apples are tender.
  9. Make Apple Caramel: While the galette bakes, bring the reserved apple juice to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
  10. Serve: Allow the galette to rest for 10 minutes after baking. Drizzle the cooled apple caramel over the galette. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
  11. Storage: Store the baked galette covered at room temperature for up to one day. Refrigerate leftovers covered for 2–3 days, reheating slices in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–10 minutes to re-crisp the crust before serving.

Notes

  • Using very cold butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream is critical for achieving a flaky, tender crust.
  • Lemon juice prevents the apples from browning and adds a slight tang balancing the sweetness.
  • Almond flour under the apples helps absorb excess moisture, preventing a soggy crust.
  • Freezing the assembled galette before baking helps maintain the crust’s shape and flakiness.
  • Make sure to let the galette rest after baking so the filling sets and caramel drizzle adheres well.
  • Reheating leftover slices in the oven helps restore crispness to the crust compared to microwaving.

Keywords: Apple galette, rustic apple tart, French dessert, flaky pastry, cinnamon apples, apple caramel, easy galette recipe

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