Description

A rustic, free-form apple galette with a flaky puff pastry crust, spiced apple filling, and a drizzle of cinnamon caramel. It looks effortlessly elegant but is easy to make in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

1 sheet puff pastry or pie dough (about 12–14 inches / 30-35cm)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Coarse sugar (like turbinado or demerara) for sprinkling
3–4 large apples (about 1.5 lbs / 700g), sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Thaw puff pastry according to package directions and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4 inch thick wedges. Toss with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until coated.
Place pastry sheet on the baking sheet. Arrange apple slices in the center, leaving a 2-3 inch border.
Fold the edges of the dough over the apples, pleating as you go, leaving some apples peek out.
Whisk egg with a teaspoon of water or milk. Brush the exposed dough edges with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and apples are tender. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
While baking, warm caramel sauce in microwave or saucepan. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt.
Let galette cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with cinnamon caramel and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep the dough cold for flaky layers. Use a mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp) apples. Do not skip the cornstarch to prevent a soggy bottom. Let the galette cool before slicing to allow the filling to set.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 220
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 3
Protein: 4

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