🍎 Apple Ginger Galette
This Apple Ginger Galette is a free-form pie featuring thinly sliced apples layered with brown sugar and fresh ginger inside a buttery, flaky crust. It’s simple, elegant, and easier than pie—ideal for fall desserts or holiday tables.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3 –4 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
- 3 medium apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons fresh grated ginger or 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch to thicken
For assembly:
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping, optional
Instructions
Make the crust
- In a bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the filling
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, white sugar, ginger, cinnamon, lemon juice, zest, and flour or cornstarch.
Roll the dough
- On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to the baking sheet.
Assemble the galette
- Pile the apple filling into the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges over the filling, pleating gently.
Add finishing touches
- Brush crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until crust is golden and apples are tender. Cool 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
💡 Tips for Success
Slice apples uniformly for even baking For more spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves Use crystallized ginger for a sweeter, chewy zing
Slice apples uniformly for even baking For more spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves Use crystallized ginger for a sweeter, chewy zing