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Recipe for Caramel Apple Galette

This caramel apple galette is the perfect combination of a buttery, flaky crust, juicy apples, and rich homemade caramel. It’s easy to make and delivers the comforting taste of a classic apple pie with less effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan (for caramel)
  • Pastry brush (optional)

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1¼ Cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ Cup Unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated sugar
  • ¼ Tsp Salt
  • 3-4 Tbsp Ice water

For the Filling

  • 3 Medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or your favorite), (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ Cup Brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice

For the Caramel

  • ½ Cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted butter
  • ¼ Cup Heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

For Finishing

  • 1 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for extra crunch)

Instructions
 

Make the Crust

  • Mix the Dry Ingredients
    In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. 
  • Add Water and Bring the Dough Together
    Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just holds together.
  • Shape and Chill the Dough
    Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

  • Coat the Apples with Spices and Sweeteners
    In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Let it sit while rolling out the dough.

Assemble the Galette

  • Roll Out the Dough
    Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a rough 12-inch circle.
  • Transfer and Fill
    Transfer to the lined baking sheet and arrange the apples in the center, leaving about a 2-inch border.
  • Fold the Edges
    Fold the edges of the dough over the apples, pleating as you go.
  • Brush and Sprinkle
    Brush the crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.

Bake

  • Preheat
    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  • Bake Until Golden and Tender
    Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.

Make the Caramel

  • Melt the Sugar
    While the galette bakes, heat sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until melted and amber-colored.
  • Add Butter and Cream
    Stir in butter until combined, then slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring. Add a pinch of salt. Remove from heat.

Finishing Touches

  • Cool and Drizzle
    Let the galette cool slightly, then drizzle with warm caramel.
  • Serve and Enjoy
    Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Notes

  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.
  • Don’t skip chilling the dough—it helps with flakiness.
  • If your caramel hardens, reheat it gently to loosen it up.
  • Store leftovers (if there are any) in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Keyword Caramel, Caramel Apple Galette, Dessert