Apple Galette

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Apple galette is a fancy yet simple version of apple pie. I created this recipe after being inspired by all the apples at Montréal's Jean Talon market. Enjoy warm with a scoop of good quality vanilla ice cream.

whole apple galette on white platter
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, rolled to 1⁄8-inch thickness

  • 4 baking apples - peeled, cored, and cut into ⅓-inch thick slices

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • cup superfine sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 egg, well beaten

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Lay puff pastry onto a round pizza pan.

  3. Mix apples and lemon juice together in a bowl until evenly coated; add sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Toss to evenly coat apples. Spread apple mixture into the center of the puff pastry and fold edges of pastry toward the center. Brush the folded pastry edges with about 1/2 the egg.

  4. Refrigerate pastry-apple mixture for flavors and pastry to settle, about 10 minutes. Brush pastry with remaining 1/2 egg.

  5. Place pan on the top rack of preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Give galette a 1/4 turn and lower heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until pastry is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.

Cook’s Note

Why not try adding some raisins, dried cranberries, or even some almonds to the mix? 

I made this with President's Choice Butter Puff Pastry. It is probably the best one you can get, since it contains real butter, whereas some don't.

As for the apples, I recommend using a baking apple, such as Idared, Cortland, or Spartan. All of these have produced excellent results. Avoid apples such as Red Delicious, as they are not the best for baking. The apples are still somewhat crisp after baking, giving this recipe some excellent texture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

505 Calories
25g Fat
68g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 505
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 210mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.