APPLE GALETTE WITH SALTED CARAMEL

Indulge in this easy and delicious Fall dessert recipe: Apple Galette with Salted Caramel Recipe

There is someting undeniably charming about desserts with rustic simplicity. This easy Apple galette recipe has all the delicious elements of a pie. Buttery, flaky crust, and tender fall-spiced baked apples. Topped with whipped cream and a decadent homemade salted caramel.

Galettes are a great alternative to pie. They are quick and easy to prepare. There is no blind baking involved, no lattice design work, no weaving, crimping, and no opting for perfection. The beauty of making galettes are that you can opt for that rustic look.

What truly elevates this dessert is the addition of salted caramel. The contrast of sweet and salty creates a perfect balance, enhancing the richness of the apples and adding a depth of flavor. Drizzle over the warm galette just before serving, the salted caramel transforms a simple dessert into a culinary masterpiece. Delicious!!

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT APPLE GALETTE

Lets create a delectable apple galette with salted caramel that will leave your guests begging for more. Here is a step-by-step recipe to guide you through the process:

The base of this apple galette is a buttery crust made from simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and ice-cold water. Make the dough ahead of time, then refrigerate it before rolling it out. Don't worry if it is not a perfect circle or has rough edges. That's how it's supposed to be 🙂 As the dough chills prepare the filling. I like to peel my apples and slice them all the same size to allow them to cook evenly. Mix the apple slices with lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and spices. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside until you are ready to fill and bake your galette.

Ingredients For The Pastry:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown or white granualted sugar
• ½ cup cold salted butter (If using unsalted butter - please add a pinch salt)
• 2 tablespoons vodka (alternatively use apple cider vinegar)
• 3 tablespoons ice water
• egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk for an egg wash before baking

Ingredients for the Apple Filling:

• 2 apples of your choice, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ lemon (juiced)
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter pieces

HOW TO MAKE SALTED CARAMEL

• ½ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup water
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions for the Salted Caramel: Warm the heavy cream slightly in the microwave or the stove. Set aside. Add sugar and water to a small saucepan. Sir, then let cook over medium/high heat without stirring, until the sugar has turned a deep amber color. That should take about 8- 9 minutes. Now pour slowly the warm heavy cream into the sugar mixture and whisk until it is smooth. Be careful the mixture will rise and bubble up. Just lower the heat and continue to whisk for about 2 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, then whisk in the butter, and then the salt. Try first a little bit of salt then adjust to your liking. It is best to use fine-grain sea salt, as the grainier sea salt tends to melt slowly and makes it hard to estimate how salty it will be. Serve the salted caramel warm. The caramel will thicken as it cools. Tip: You can also add a little vanilla extract to the heavy cream, about ½ teaspoon for a nice touch.

Instructions to Make the Pie Dough

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt if you are using unsalted butter. (Alternatively, you can do this in a food processor.) Next, add all the butter cubes and mix together until the pastry resembles pea-sized with some slightly larger pieces in it. Mix the vodka or vinegar together with the ice water. Now, add 5 tablespoons to the four mixture until the dough starts to come together. The dough should be moist, not wet and sticky. The mixture will be crumbly. Once combined, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and then form into a ball. Flatten the dough gently into a disk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Next, prep your Apple Filling:Peel, core, and thinly slice your apples. Add to a medium-sized bowl. Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon juice. Gently fold to coat the apples.

Baking the Apple Galette:

Preheat the Oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface roll out the cooled dough into a 12-inch circle about ⅛ thick. Transfer to the baking sheet.

Arrange apple slices o top of the dough, leaving a 2- inch border around the edge. Fold the edge slightly all around over the apples.

Mix the egg yolk and milk together and brush over the edges of the dough. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Alternatively, instead of the egg wash, you can brush heavy cream over the edges of the dough.

Bake the galette until crust is golden and fruit is tender 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to rest.

Last but not least, Serve the apple galette warm or at room temperature with whipped cream and salted caramel, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

I hope you will give this rustic apple galette with a try. It is the perfect quick fall dessert showcasing the bounty of seasonal fruit. Serve together with indulgent homemade salted caramel. Whether served as a cozy treat on a chilly evening or serving at your next gathering, this yummy fall dessert is sure to leave a lasting impression. Enjoy!

Other Fall Desserts you may like:

PERFECT SPICED PUMPKIN PIE

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL DRIZZLE

MAPLE PECAN PIE

AAPPLE CINNAMON ROLLS

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