The first bite of this Apple Galette captures the essence of autumn—a buttery, golden crust envelops tender apple slices spiced to perfection, with a surprise zing from crystallized ginger. It’s rustic yet refined, equally suited for a casual weeknight or an elegant gathering.
I stumbled upon this recipe one crisp October evening, inspired by a bounty of fresh market apples and a forgotten jar of crystallized ginger in my pantry. The result? A dessert that blends cozy sweetness with a spicy edge, elevating familiar flavors into something truly special.
What makes this galette shine is its simplicity. No intricate pie crusts or fancy techniques—just roll, fill, and fold. It’s wonderfully forgiving yet visually stunning, with every bite delivering bursts of spicy-sweet ginger.
This galette proves you don’t need perfection to impress, just a little creativity and a lot of heart.
What Makes This Recipe Special:
- Crystallized ginger: A zesty upgrade that makes every bite shine.
- No-fail crust: Perfectly flaky, even if you’re new to baking.
- Versatile apples: Use whatever variety you love or have on hand.
- Rustic charm: Beautiful presentation without the stress of pie perfection.
Apple Galette with Crystallized Ginger Recipe
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Pastry cutter
- Measuring Cups
- Floured work surface
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled, plus more for work surface
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed*
- 1/4 cup ice-cold water plus more as needed
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- optional: coarse sugar
Filling
- 3 apples peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- optional: salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add water, stirring until dough is moistened. Add more water if needed.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a ball, and flatten into a disc.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 3 days).
- For the filling, mix apples, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Refrigerate.
- Roll dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Arrange apple filling on the dough, leaving a border, and fold edges over.
- Brush edges with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 35–36 minutes until golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
