Rustic Apple Galette with Maple Syrup Reduction
This apple galette is a delicious take on traditional apple pie with a light and flaky crust, caramelized apples and maple syrup glaze. The perfect dessert to use up apples from your tree this fall!
Dare I say it? It’s starting to feel more like fall. At least it’s that way in the evenings around here anyway. I’m okay with it as long as it’s as gorgeous as it was last year.
Besides, late summer always brings an abundance of fresh produce that makes me want to get back in the kitchen. You too?
Over the weekend, we were at my husband’s aunt’s house packing and moving everything since she sold it earlier this summer (more on that here). In her yard, she has the most amazing apple trees that will be hard to leave behind.
My mom even wanted a clause added to the house contract giving us permission to come and grab as many apples as we needed every year. Not really, but I’m sure the new owners wouldn’t mind (there are way more than any one person could ever use up)!
I grabbed one last basket of those apples and got busy making an apple galette as soon as it cooled down enough.
What is a Galette?
This French style pie is made using dough that’s rolled out into a large circle (or rectangle) on a pan, then topped with sweet or savoury filling leaving a border around the edge. The dough is then folded in over the filling and baked.
I prefer galettes over traditional apple pie since there’s less crust and the top apples start to caramelize. All I can say is, YUM! Plus, I find them so much easier to make than traditional apple pie.
Are you ready to give it a try?
Rustic Apple Galette Recipe
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled and cut into cubes)
- ⅓ cup ice water
For the Filling:
- 4-5 medium apples (I used several small apples from the tree and 2 granny smith apples)
- 2 tablespoons. sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey (use a little more if the apples are very tart)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup maple syrup
See printable version of the recipe at the bottom of the post.
Apple Galette Instructions
To Make the Crust:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, salt and butter and pulse a few times.
- Sprinkle the ice water over the mixture and process until it starts to come together.
- Dump mixture on a work surface and gently form into a disk. Wrap in plastic and place in the refrigerator.
To Make the Filling:
- Peel and chop 2½ cups of apples (I used the apples I got from the tree for this). Wash the remaining apples and cut into ¼” slices (leave the peel on for a rustic look).
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Tip: Use an apple cutter to speed up the process.
To Assemble the Galette:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove pastry from the refrigerator and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12 x 14″ rectangular shape (careful not to overwork). Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Place the chopped apples over the pastry leaving a 1-2 inch border all around. Drizzle the honey over the apples. Arrange the sliced apples over top and sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon mixture and then the pieces of butter.
- Fold the pastry edge over the apples, creating pleats with the excess.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the apples are tender and the pastry is golden brown.
Maple Syrup Reduction Instructions
- While the galette is cooling, add the maple syrup to a pan and reduce on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drizzle over the galette while still warm. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Want to kick it up a notch? Try this spiced maple syrup with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. So tasty!
Rustic Apple Galette
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled and cut into cubes
- ⅓ cup ice water
Filling
- 4-5 medium apples I used several small apples from the tree and 2 granny smith apples
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey use a little more if the apples are very tart
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces
Topping
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, salt and butter and pulse a few times. Sprinkle the ice water over the mixture and process until it starts to come together.
- Dump mixture on a work surface and gently form into a disk. Wrap in plastic and place in the refrigerator.
- Peel and chop 2½ cups of apples. Wash the remaining apples and cut into 1/4 inch slices (leave the peel on for a rustic look).
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove pastry from the refrigerator and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12 x 14" rectangular shape (careful not to overwork). Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Place the chopped apples over the pastry leaving a 1-2 inch border all around. Drizzle the honey over the apples. Arrange the sliced apples over top and sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon mixture and then the pieces of butter.
- Fold the pastry edge over the apples, creating pleats with the excess.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the apples are tender and the pastry is golden brown.
- While the galette is cooling, add the maple syrup to a pan and reduce on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over the galette while still warm.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness based on tartness of apples.
Be sure to pin this rustic apple galette recipe for later!
Now tell me, do you have a favourite recipe you make with apples from your tree? Ever tried making an apple galette?
And, if you’re looking for another delicious galette recipe, check out this Plum and Saskatoon Berry Skillet Pie. It’s super easy to make with store-bought puff pastry.
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Have a delicious day!
Oh Shauna that looks sooo good! Thanks and do you know what type of apple you used from your aunts?
Oh, I’m not sure what type it is. In Alberta, we can’t grow the apples you can out west. They’re typically small and tart. The next time I see her I’ll ask if she knows.
I think I would like this better than traditional pie, too! I love the idea of less crust and a little caramelization! Off to pin for a rainy day. :-)
I’m a less crust kind of gal, for sure. I bet you have access to some good apples where you are, and how good would this be with peaches too!
Just looking at that picture makes me want it to BE fall. I really need to get my hands on one of those apple cutters too…
My son gave it to me for Christmas a couple of years ago. We don’t think they’re paying attention, but they really are. He was spot on with that one!
Wow! that is so delicious!
Thank you for stopping by!
I have been looking for a recipe like this, thank you
Oh that looks so good!! Going to have to try it!
This looks amazing. I am going to have to try this and yes…..it is starting to feel like Fall! It’s like Aug.1 the air seems to change.
This looks fantastic!! I really need to get some baking supplies, and when I do, I’m starting with this. The perfect treat for the upcoming fall season!
There is nothing more delicious and comforting than a cinnamony apple dessert at the end of summer! This looks so good!
Goodness, this looks delicious! I’m starting to feel that urge to get in the kitchen and bake more. I love fall. One of my favorite apple desserts is probably apple pie or apple turnovers. Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.
Thanks Mel! Apple turnovers- yum!
I’ve been thinking of making a galette. It’s been way to hot in our house but it definitely feels like fall now. Do you think you could use some kind of pre-made dough or would that make it super different?
Yes, you’ve been getting a heat wave and we’ve been cool here. The weekend is looking good!
You could definitely thaw a frozen pie shell and use it. It may just be a little more difficult to wrap the edges up over the apples. But, the more rustic looking, the better!
This looks so tempting, better than the traditional pie I make. Thanks for sharing. Definitely trying it out. ☺
These looks so delicious.. I would love to have this with a scoop of Vanilla Ice cream.
Vanilla bean ice cream- yum!
I love the imperfection of galettes over pies – this is gorgeous! My in-laws used to live on a property with apple trees and it was SO nice to get the apples, I miss that!
I agree. Plus, less crust means the calories can be made up with ice cream, right?
such a beautiful tart! growing up, my grandmother used to live just up the street from the Sun Rype juice factory in Kelowna and I remember seeing the crates and crates of Okanagan apples stacked to the sky. We always went home with boxes of apples every fall and apples desserts have always been my favourites. You will miss those apple trees!
What lovely memories! That’s when food evokes a sense of nostalgia, right?
What a pretty galette! I love your apple slicer, too. It’s nice to have fresh, delicious apples again. It helps to make up for the fact that berries are going away until next summer. I also feel your pain about the apple trees. When my parents sold their hobby farm, there were many fruit trees and bushes left behind. It’s sad to have to buy what we used to harvest for free.
At this time of the year I make a lot of apple desserts. I love apple picking also.
Just pinned it!
I love making galettes and I will definitely try your recipe! They’re so simple and always turn out looking brilliantly, even if some pastry is misplaced or the filling oozes out. It somehow just adds to the appeal. Great recipe
This is so good! I used Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples and the balance was perfect. I only sprinkled about half the sugar/cinnamon and with the honey, it was the perfect sweetness. After the maple drizzle, I sprinkled a little turbinado sugar and it was a beautiful, delicious dessert for a lunch party. Thank you!
Hi Megan, I’m so glad it turned out for you! The combination sounds delicious, and I bet it looked scrumptious. Thanks for the feedback. Enjoy your day :)