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Gingerbread Spiced Apple Galette Recipe: A Delightful Dessert with Warm Flavors


  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A galette is a type of rustic French pastry, often referred to as a free-form tart. It’s a casual, easy-to-make dessert that allows for creativity with both the filling and crust. In this version, the galette is filled with a mixture of thinly sliced apples, spiced with the warming flavors of ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and enriched by a touch of brown sugar and lemon juice. The gingerbread spicing gives this galette a unique, seasonal flavor that feels both comforting and indulgent.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Galette Dough:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 1/4 cup cold water (more if needed)

For the Apple Filling:

  • 34 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a combination)

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for thickening)

  • Pinch of salt

For Assembly:

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)


Instructions

Prepare the Galette Dough:

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, granulated sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Cut in Butter: Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Water: Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form it into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Apple Filling:

  1. Mix Apples: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and salt. Toss to coat the apples evenly and set aside.

Assemble the Galette:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rough circle about 12 inches in diameter.
  3. Transfer to Baking Sheet: Place the rolled dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Add Filling: Spoon the apple mixture into the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
  5. Fold Edges: Gently fold the edges of the dough over the apples, pleating as you go to create a rustic look.
  6. Egg Wash: Brush the exposed dough with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Bake:

  1. Bake Galette: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.

Serve:

  • Let the galette cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For added indulgence, drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze or serve warm with a scoop of cinnamon or vanilla ice cream. You can also try using pears or a mix of apples and pears for a fruity twist.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 125g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Gingerbread Spiced Apple Galette Recipe