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Easy Rustic Puff Pastry Apple Galette

Close-up of a flaky slice of apple galette showing cinnamon-spiced apple filling and a golden lattice crust.
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Make this simple apple galette using puff pastry for a quick, rustic French tart that is easier than pie. This recipe delivers a buttery, flaky crust and sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 medium apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, gently toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated.
  3. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. If the pastry is square, you can trim it slightly into a rough circle or keep it square for a more rustic look.
  4. Arrange the spiced apple slices in the center of the pastry, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Do not overlap the apples too much.
  5. Fold the edges of the pastry up and over the apples, creating pleats as you go. The center of the apples will remain exposed. This creates your free-form rustic tart.
  6. Brush the folded pastry edges with the beaten egg wash.
  7. Brush the exposed apples lightly with the melted butter.
  8. Sprinkle the coarse sugar evenly over the egg-washed crust.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  10. Let the apple galette cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For an extra decadent treat, serve this apple galette warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
  • If you prefer a homemade flaky crust dessert over puff pastry, substitute the puff pastry with your favorite double-crust pie dough recipe.
  • You can prepare the apple filling mixture up to 4 hours ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator.

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