Puff Pastry Apple Galette
This fun & easy twist on a classic French dessert is comforting. Flaky puff pastry apple galette topped with ice cream & caramel is amazing.
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry defrosted at room temperature
- 3-4 apples peeled, cored, & sliced into ¼ inch slices (about 4.5 cups)
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 egg (plus 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Bring the puff pastry and egg to room temperature. It takes about 20 minutes for the frozen sheets to thaw.
- Preheat oven to 400°. (bake 40 minutes)
- Wash, peel, & core the apples. Next, slice them thinly. Keep slices rougly ¼" thick and uniform in size. This ensures the apples cook evenly & are done before the puff pastry overcooks.
- Add the apple slices to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining filling ingredients; brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, flour, cinnamon, & nutmeg.Using your hands, gently mix the filling ingredients together.
- Add a dusting of flour to a rolling pin and a large cutting board or work surface. Unfold the pastry sheet and place on the floured surface. Roll the puff pastry out until it is about 50% larger. The thinner version should be big enough to cover your skillet with some hanging over the edge.
- Gently lift the dough and place it in the skillet. Pile up the apple filling in the middle of the puff pastry. There should be 1 inch or more of dough surrounding the filling.
- Fold the puff pastry edges over the apple filling. The center will leave uncovered apples and look as seen above.
- OPTIONAL - in a small bowl whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water. Using a pastry brush, brush a thin layer of egg wash over the puff pastry crust. Only about ¼ of the egg wash will be needed.
- Place the skillet on the center rack of the oven preheated to 350°. Bake the puff pastry apple galette for 40 minutes. It will be done when the apples are soft and tender and the filling is bubbling. The puff pastry will be golden brown & flaky.
- Using oven mitts, carefully remove the galette from the oven. Let the galette cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Top with scoops of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce. Slice into wedges and plate. Or cut into 8 equally sized pieces and plate each one. Add ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
The leftover galette can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Place in a container with a lid or cover with plastic wrap.
To reheat, warm a slice for 45 seconds in the microwave. Slices can also be warmed up in an oven at 400° for 5-7 minutes.
Nutritional Information for the galette only; not with ice cream and/or caramel sauce. It will vary based on type of apple & brand of puff pastry also.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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