Rustic Honeycrisp Apple Galette Recipe
This Rustic Honeycrisp Apple Galette is a charming, free-form tart with a flaky buttery crust filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced Honeycrisp apples. Perfect for an easy yet impressive dessert, it combines a crisp pastry with a luscious, aromatic apple filling, finished with a golden egg wash and a sprinkle of coarse sugar for extra texture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Galette Dough
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
For the Apple Filling
- 3 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Finishing
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
- Caramel sauce or powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Make the Galette Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add ½ cup cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand with pea-sized chunks. Gradually add 3 to 4 tablespoons of ice water, mixing gently until the dough just comes together without being sticky. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel and thinly slice the 3 Honeycrisp apples. In a bowl, toss the apple slices with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar (if using), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and apples to release some juice.
- Assemble the Galette: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough carefully to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pile the apple filling in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Gently fold and pleat the border of the crust over the filling, forming a rustic, free-form edge.
- Finish and Bake: Brush the folded dough crust with the beaten egg to give it a glossy, golden finish when baked. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the crust for added crunch and sparkle. Bake the galette in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the galette cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or dusted with powdered sugar. It pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert.
Notes
- Cold butter and ice water are essential to achieve a flaky, tender crust.
- Feel free to substitute Honeycrisp apples with other firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn.
- If you prefer a less sweet galette, reduce the sugar in the filling to suit your taste.
- The galette can be made ahead and baked fresh or baked and served at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative.
Keywords: Rustic Apple Galette, Honeycrisp Apple Tart, French-style Apple Pie, Easy Apple Dessert, Free-form Tart
