This apple galette is a simple, rustic dessert made with thinly sliced apples, warm spices, and a flaky pie crust. As it bakes, the apples soften and release their juices, creating a tender, flavorful filling with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. The crust turns golden and crisp, wrapping around the fruit for a perfectly imperfect finish. Served with a drizzle of miso caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this easy apple dessert is ideal for entertaining or everyday baking.
This apple galette features thinly sliced apples tossed in warm spices, baked in a flaky, golden crust.
Ingredients
- 1 pie dough
- 4 medium apples, cored and sliced
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, for egg wash
- Turbinado sugar
- Miso caramel (optional)
- Vanilla Ice Cream (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with a silicone baking mat.
- Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, vanilla, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl. Then add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt. Toss until combined.
- Roll the pie dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface and trim the edges for a clean look. Place a 9-inch cake pan in the center and gently press it to create an indentation for the apples.
- Arrange the apples into the pie crust, leaving any excess juices behind. Lift the dough over the apples and overlap the dough every 3 inches. Gently press to seal. Chill the galette in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until the pastry is firm.
- Lightly brush the egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar over the crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the apples are soft and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve with a drizzle of miso caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
