Rustic Apple Galette

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Rustic apple galette.

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. You simply pile the filling in the center and fold the crust over. I love that so many recipes can be prepared and frozen.

Made it for the first time today. My wife has already asked when i am baking another one. Mix in 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water. I made apple pie muffins this last afternoon and those are freezing as are my old fashioned swedish ginger cookies.

Shape dough into a disk wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This year i decided to make my family an apple galette. Cut into flour with a pastry blender. Pour apple mixture into the center of the dough leaving a 2 inch uncovered border and dot apples with 1 tablespoon butter.

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. No fancy pastry skills required for this favorite fall dessert. A galette is basically a pie without a pan. In honor of quot national pie day quot.

In fact the more rustic it looks the better. Roll dough out into a large rough circle on a baking stone or baking sheet. It can be prepared with a variety of seasonal fruits. In a large bowl combine 2 1 2 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar and salt.

I ll be making the apple galette today and freezing for later bake. Fold edges of dough up over the apples leaving an opening in the center. Add cubed butter and shortening. What s easier than apple pie.

This recipe courtesy of simply organic uses a variety of apples check out the wide selection in whole foods market s produce section. This free form pastry is effortless to assemble you don t even need a pie pan. So with apple season here i ll be making apple galettes. Cinnamon and vanilla apple slices are baked in a folded over pie crust in this quick and easy rustic fruit galette.

It is very easy and very good.