Mini Apple Galette Recipe
This Mini Apple Galette is a rustic, free-form pastry featuring a flaky homemade crust enveloping a sweet, spiced apple filling. Perfect for a cozy dessert or teatime treat, this recipe combines tender apple slices with honey and warm spices, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 mini galette (serves 1-2) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, cold
- 2 teaspoons ice water
For the Filling
- 1 medium apple
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- ½ tablespoon salted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
For Finishing
- 1 small egg, beaten
- ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Make The Crust: In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons of cold salted butter using a fork until the mixture resembles wet sand. Add 2 teaspoons of ice water and stir until a dough forms.
- Chill The Dough: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat Oven & Roll Dough: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it into a 6-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer the dough along with the bottom parchment sheet onto a baking sheet and remove the top parchment.
- Prepare The Filling: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apple. Arrange the apple slices in the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Fold the border over the apples, creating a rustic edge.
- Add Flavorings: Drizzle ½ teaspoon of honey over the apples. In a small bowl, mix 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of ground nutmeg; sprinkle this blend evenly over the apples. Dot the filling with small pieces of the remaining ½ tablespoon cold salted butter.
- Finish The Galette: Brush the folded dough crust with the beaten egg. Then sprinkle ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar over the crust for a slight crunch and sweetness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
Notes
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a balance of tartness and sweetness.
- Keep the butter cold to ensure a flaky crust.
- If you prefer, you can substitute honey with maple syrup or omit it entirely.
- The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Keywords: apple galette, mini galette, rustic apple tart, easy apple dessert, baked apple pastry
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