Salted Caramel Apple Galette
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Salted Caramel Apple Galette, where tender apples meet a flaky crust and rich salted caramel. This rustic dessert is effortlessly impressive, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. With its stunning presentation and harmonious balance of sweet and salty, it’s guaranteed to be the star of any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 2 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- For the filling, toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Roll out chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add apple mixture in the center, leaving a border. Drizzle with salted caramel.
- Fold edges over apples and pinch to secure. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle more salted caramel on top before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap apples with pears or berries for different flavors. To prevent sogginess, layer ingredients thoughtfully and consider pre-cooking juicy fruits.