Rustic Apple Pie Galette

Meanwhile prep your fruit filling.

Rustic apple pie galette.

This simple recipe lets the important ingredients tart fall apples and buttery flaky pastry shine. Place dough and parchment paper on a baking sheet. Rustic french apple galette is a different take on a classic apple pie it s got flakey pie crust gooey caramel apple filling. In a large bowl combine 2 1 2 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar and salt.

A galette is a delicious free form rustic pie or tart. 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. A 1 2 cup of blueberries blackberries or raspberries can also be added.

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. 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. Apple pie spice can be substituted for the cinnamon if desired. Combine sliced apples brown sugar lemon juice cinnamon and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.

Cut into flour with a pastry blender. This free form pastry is effortless to assemble you don t even need a pie pan. I ll be making the apple galette today and freezing for later bake. This recipe courtesy of simply organic uses a variety of apples check out the wide selection in whole foods market s produce section.

Arrange cooled apples in center of dough leaving a 2 inch border. Season the sliced apples and pears with cinnamon nutmeg and brown sugar. Season the sliced apricots with almond paste or extract. In fact the more rustic it looks the better.

Add cubed butter and shortening. Roll dough into a 14 inch circle. I reviewed your recipe and it s a keeper. What s easier than apple pie.

I love that so many recipes can be prepared and frozen. Make basic pie dough and let chill 2 hours. So with apple season here i ll be making apple galettes. Galette rustic free form easy.