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apple galette

Apple Galette

A galette is a rustic, free-form tart that's perfect for showcasing seasonal fruit. In this recipe, flaky pastry is filled with sweet and tangy apples, making it a delicious and elegant dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ tablespoons cold butter - cubed
  • 3 ½ tablespoons cold vegetable shortening - cubed
  • 4-5 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 medium apples - peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg - beaten
  • 2 tablespoons apricot preserves

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add in cold butter and vegetable shortening. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, incorporate the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  • Gradually add in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together into a ball.
  • Flatten the dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together apples, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Arrange the apple slices in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge.
  • Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as you go. Brush the dough with beaten egg.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  • In a small saucepan, heat apricot preserves over low heat until melted. Brush the melted preserves over the apples.
  • Serve the galette warm or at room temperature.

Notes

If you don't have a pastry cutter, you can use a fork or your hands to incorporate the fat into the flour.
For a variation, you can add a handful of fresh cranberries to the apples for a pop of tartness.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
Keyword Dessert
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