Easy Apple Galette

Ready to eat in less than an hour, this homemade Apple Galette with caramel drizzle is a fall dessert that you will make over and over! With no chill time, this recipe is faster than pie, but with all the same fall flavors and a beautiful rustic appearance that will impress the whole family!

I’ve mentioned before that apple desserts are a huge fall favorite around here. So much so, that we’ve even started growing our own apple trees! That way, we can make as much apple sauce, apple butter, and apple hand-pies as we want, and then can the rest of the apples for later!

Easy Apple Galette

You don’t need anything special to make this rustic apple galette, not even a pie pan! Instead, you can craft it right on a baking tray lined with parchment paper! It comes together in just minutes and is ready to eat almost as soon as it comes out of the oven.

You don’t even have to peel the apples, which makes it nice to just throw together, but it looks so gorgeous that everyone will think you spent hours making it!

Ingredients

Here’s a quick look at the ingredients. I’m including some substitution notes as well, since I get asked that a lot. There is a full printable recipe with measurements at the end of the post.

• Flour – We use all-purpose einkorn flour. You can use any all-purpose flour that you want. This is mostly for the pie crust, so you can make your favorite crust recipe instead, if you prefer… or you can even use a pre-made crust!
• Butter – Again, this is for the crust, and we like to use salted butter. However, unsalted will work just fine as well.
• Egg – Not strictly needed, but it does make a great egg wash to help the crust brown perfectly during baking. You can omit it completely or use a wash of cream instead.
• Apples – A variety of apples will work well in this recipe. We like to use firm, crisp apple varieties to help them stay crisp during baking. A mix of Fuji and Granny Smith apples is highly recommended!
• Brown Sugar – You can use light or dark brown sugar, or you can make your own brown sugar if you don’t have any on hand.
• Lemon Juice – Bottled or fresh will work just as well, so use what you can get. I keep a bottle of lemon juice in the fridge and use it for recipes like this!
• Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger – A warm spice blend that is classic for use in apple pie! While we prefer the ratio given in this recipe, you can also just use 1 1/2 tsp of pre-mixed apple pie spice if that’s what you have.
• Caramel Sauce (optional) – While this is optional, it is extremely delicious on the finished pie, and our homemade caramel sauce only takes a few minutes to make! I highly recommend making a batch to drizzle over your hot apple galette!

Instructions

This recipe is seriously so simple, you might not ever make apple pie again! Take a second to read over these instructions and then print the full recipe below!

1. Make the Crust – Cut the cold butter into small pieces. In a food processor, electric mixer, or with 2 forks, work the butter into the flour until it forms pea-sized crumbs. Add water and mix until just combined. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and work it into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and set aside.
2. Prep the Filling – Wash, core, and slice the apples. The slices should be about 1/4″ thick for best baking. Mix the apples, brown sugar, and spices in a large bowl and set aside.
3. Roll the Dough – Cut a piece of parchment paper the size of your baking sheet and flour it lightly. Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer the parchment back to the baking sheet.
4. Add the Filling – Arrange the apples in the center of the dough (leave about 2-3″ all the way around the dough for folding). I like to use a spiral design to make the apples look nice and to allow for even baking. Pour any leftover juices in the bowl over the apples. Gently fold the crust edges over the apple filling, overlapping as needed.
5. Prepping to Bake – Whisk a whole egg and a splash of milk in a bowl until smooth, and brush it gently onto the crust edges. Sprinkle with sanding sugar (coarse ground sugar) if desired. Put the pie (on the tray) in the fridge for 15 minutes while the oven heats to 400°F. This is optional, but really helps the crust maintain a tender, flaky texture.
6. Bake – Bake for 32-36 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Top with homemade caramel sauce or ice cream and enjoy!

Even More Fall Flavors to Try Next

While apple desserts are one of our favorite fall treats, there are a lot of other great flavors to enjoy, too!

• Cranberry Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Cinnamon Sugar Candied Almonds

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