Rustic Apple Pie Galette

I ll be making the apple galette today and freezing for later bake.

Rustic apple pie galette.

In a large bowl combine 2 1 2 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar and salt. This simple recipe lets the important ingredients tart fall apples and buttery flaky pastry shine. Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper. Roll dough into a 14 inch circle.

I made apple pie muffins this last afternoon and those are freezing as are my old fashioned swedish ginger cookies. Shape dough into a disk wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This recipe is inspired by jacques pepin s famous country apple galette but i used my trusty simple pie crust recipe that never fails me in the apple filling you ve got the classic combo of apples and cinnamon but instead of plain sugar this tart is sweetened very lightly with a. Combine sliced apples brown sugar lemon juice cinnamon and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.

I love that so many recipes can be prepared and frozen. Meanwhile prep your fruit filling. A galette is a delicious free form rustic pie or tart. Add cubed butter and shortening.

Apple pie spice can be substituted for the cinnamon if desired. Rustic french apple galette is a different take on a classic apple pie it s got flakey pie crust gooey caramel apple filling. Make basic pie dough and let chill 2 hours. Arrange cooled apples in center of dough leaving a 2 inch border.

Cut into flour with a pastry blender. Mix in 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water. Place dough and parchment paper on a baking sheet. It s made with all the same tasty ingredients you would use in a pie but doesn t require fiddling around to make perfectly fluted edges.

I reviewed your recipe and it s a keeper. This recipe courtesy of simply organic uses a variety of apples check out the wide selection in whole foods market s produce section. A 1 2 cup of blueberries blackberries or raspberries can also be added. What s easier than apple pie.

Season the sliced apricots with almond paste or extract. This free form pastry is effortless to assemble you don t even need a pie pan. So with apple season here i ll be making apple galettes. If you want extra sparkle brush the crust with a glaze of 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water and then sprinkle a teaspoon sugar over the crust and fruit.