Easy Apple Galette

Finished homemade apple galette with caramel sauce. A slice has been cut out and it slightly separated from the rest of the galette. A mason jar of homemade caramel sauce to the right of the galette with a spoon in it.

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!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple galette recipe, caramel apple galette recipe, easy apple galette, homemade apple galette, homemade apple galette recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 260kcal

Ingredients

Crust

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (175g) (we use einkorn flour)
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed (113g)
3 Tbsp water

Apple Filling

4 cups apple slices
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger

Egg Wash

1 egg
1 tsp milk or water

Optional Toppings

homemade caramel sauce
coarse ground sugar

Instructions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!

Notes

Here’s a quick look at the ingredients. I’m including some substitution notes as well, since I get asked that a lot!

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!

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