Apple Galette Is Fall's Dessert MVP

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This fast and flaky apple galette recipe will be the star of your next get-together. Whether you're hosting guests or traveling to a gathering, this impressive-looking galette is simple to make and transport. The no-cook apple filling features store-bought caramel sauce, but the real hero is the Three-Ingredient Pie Dough. Flakier than anything you'll find at the supermarket, it comes together in minutes with a little help from your food processor.

By
Nicole Hopper
Nicole Hopper
Nicole Hopper
Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Published on September 11, 2024
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Southern Living Apple Galette sliced and ready to serve
Photo:

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. sea salt caramel dessert sauce (such as Mrs. Richardson’s), plus more for serving

  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

  • 2 tsp. cornstarch

  • 1 1/4 tsp. apple pie spice

  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

  • 4 medium Honeycrisp apples, unpeeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 6 cups)

  • Three-Ingredient Pie Dough

  • All-purpose flour, for surface

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 2 tsp. turbinado sugar

  • 1 Tbsp. cold butter, cubed

  • Vanilla ice cream

  • Flaky sea salt

Directions

  1. Make caramel sauce:

    Whisk together caramel sauce, lemon juice, cornstarch, apple pie spice, and kosher salt in a large bowl until combined.

  2. Prepare Dough:

    Roll dough into a 13-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer dough to a parchment paper-lined large baking sheet.

  3. Arrange apple slices:

    Arrange apple slices on dough in concentric overlapping circles, leaving a 2-inch border around edges.

    Southern Living Apple Galette arranging the apple slices on the pie dough

    Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

    Drizzle any liquid remaining in bowl over apples. Fold edges of dough over apples, overlapping as needed.

    Southern Living Apple Galette folding the dough over the apple slices

    Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

    Freeze, uncovered, 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F with oven rack in lower third position.

  4. Brush dough with egg wash:

    Brush edges of dough with beaten egg; sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

    Southern Living Apple Galette brushing the crust with egg wash and sprinkling with sugar

    Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

    Scatter butter cubes evenly over apples.

    Southern Living Apple Galette adding the butter pieces to the galette

    Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

  5. Bake galette:

    Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden brown and apples are tender, about 40 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 15 minutes. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce, and serve warm with ice cream and sea salt.

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