Description
Apple Galette with Crumb Topping combines the sweetness of tender, spiced apples with a buttery, crumbly topping in a golden, flaky crust, offering a rustic yet elegant dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
1/4 cup ice water (more if needed)
4–5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until the dough begins to come together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the apple filling: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel, core, and slice the apples. In a large bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Make the crumb topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Assemble the galette: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a rough 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon the apple mixture into the center of the dough, leaving about a 2-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the apples, pleating as you go to form a rustic edge.
- Add the crumb topping: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake: Bake the galette for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. If the edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.
- Serve: Let the galette cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Store leftover galette in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- You can freeze the unbaked galette for up to 3 months. Assemble and freeze, then bake directly from frozen, adding 10-15 extra minutes to the baking time.
- If using store-bought crust, the texture will be different but still delicious for a quicker version.
- Drain any excess liquid from the apples to avoid a soggy crust.
- If you prefer a more classic version, omit the crumb topping for a simpler galette.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg