Rustic Apple Galette

A galette is basically a pie without a pan.

Rustic apple galette.

Pour apple mixture into the center of the dough leaving a 2 inch uncovered border and dot apples with 1 tablespoon butter. I made apple pie muffins this last afternoon and those are freezing as are my old fashioned swedish ginger cookies. In honor of quot national pie day quot. An apple galette is a no pressure no pretensions apple pie just buttery flaky pastry meets perfect in season apples with a hint of sugar and spice.

Roll dough out into a large rough circle on a baking stone or baking sheet. A galette is a rustic free form tart that is cooked on a baking sheet rather than in a tart pan. Rustic french apple galette is a different take on a classic apple pie it s got flakey pie crust gooey caramel apple filling. What s easier than apple pie.

No fancy pastry skills required for this favorite fall dessert. It can be prepared with a variety of seasonal fruits. I love that so many recipes can be prepared and frozen. The pastry component was incredible.

I ll be making the apple galette today and freezing for later bake. You simply pile the filling in the center and fold the crust over. Made it for the first time today. Cinnamon and vanilla apple slices are baked in a folded over pie crust in this quick and easy rustic fruit galette.

Be the first to review this recipe. This recipe courtesy of simply organic uses a variety of apples check out the wide selection in whole foods market s produce section. My wife has already asked when i am baking another one. In fact the more rustic it looks the better.

It is very easy and very good. Cut into flour with a pastry blender. Add cubed butter and shortening. In a large bowl combine 2 1 2 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar and salt.

Fold edges of dough up over the apples leaving an opening in the center. Mix in 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water. This year i decided to make my family an apple galette. Shape dough into a disk wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

This free form pastry is effortless to assemble you don t even need a pie pan.