Flaky Apple Galette with Puff Pastry Recipe
This Flaky Apple Galette with Puff Pastry is a rustic yet elegant dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices nestled in buttery, golden puff pastry. Easy to prepare and perfect for showcasing fresh apples, the galette combines the crispness of baked pastry with a juicy, sweet-tart filling, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (250 g), thawed
Filling
- 2 tsp (10 g) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp (4 g) vanilla extract
- 4 cups (480 g) peeled and sliced apples (1/8-inch thick)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp (16 g) cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp (28 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Topping
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pastry: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into an 11 x 12-inch rectangle. Transfer it to a 9 or 10-inch cast iron skillet and chill for 10 minutes to keep it firm while preparing the filling.
- Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract. Add the peeled and thinly sliced apples, tossing to coat evenly. Sprinkle granulated sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and salt over the apples, then mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors.
- Assemble Galette: Evenly spread the apple mixture over the chilled puff pastry within the skillet. Drizzle about two teaspoons of the accumulated juices from the filling over the apples and dot the surface with cubed cold butter. Fold the edges of the pastry up and over the filling, pressing firmly to seal the crust border. Brush the exposed pastry edges with heavy cream and sprinkle coarse sugar over the top for extra crunch and shine.
- Bake Galette: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes at 425°F to set the pastry. Without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 35 to 40 minutes. Bake until the apple filling is bubbly and the puff pastry is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the galette from the oven and set the skillet on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Use a thin metal spatula to gently loosen the edges and bottom of the galette from the skillet before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, use a firm apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to keep slices from becoming mushy during baking.
- Ensure the puff pastry is well chilled before baking to promote maximum flakiness.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger to the filling for extra warmth and complexity.
- If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, any oven-safe baking dish of similar size will work.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent dessert.
