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    Puff Pastry Apple Galette Recipe

    by Jolina | Published: October 19, 2016 | Last Updated: August 30, 2022 | 41 Comments
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    Apple Galette Puff Pastry Recipe

    Puff pastry apple galette is quick and easy to make. You’ll have a delicious apple treat full of the warm, cozy flavors of fall quicker than you can say apple pie. Perfect with ice cream, salted caramel sauce, or both!

    (Excited to bake all things apple? Wow your family and friends with this apple crisp cheesecake. Want an everyday apple treat? Try apple crumble bars or apple crumble coffee cake. Both simple to make and so good.)

    Freshly baked puff pastry apple galette with ice cream and salted caramel sauce.
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    What is a galette
    Why you’ll love it
    What you’ll need
    Recipe with step-by-step photos
    Expert baking tips
    Puff pastry baking tips
    Recipe FAQs
    Other recipes using puff pastry
    Puff Pastry Apple Galette

    It’s fall and in our home, that means baking season! 

    From apples to pumpkins to pecans and everything in between, the crisp autumn air just makes me want to bake all day.

    And just like in the summer when I go a little nuts over summer fruit, I usually go slightly gaga over apples. I’m too lazy a baker to make traditional apple pie or a proper apple tart though. 

    Happily, this easy apple galette recipe always delivers. It’s like your favourite apple pie or puff pastry apple tart but easier to make.

    Let’s get to it.

    What is a galette

    A galette is a rustic, free-form fruit tart or pie that’s made of a thin layer of fruit on top of a buttery, crisp crust. 

    Unlike a traditional pie where the edges are perfectly crimped, or a tart where you get straight, stiff sides from the tart pan, galette dough is generally just laid out then folded over the fruit.

    Bottomline: it’s your favourite fruit pie with less effort. 

    Why you’ll love it

    Slice of puff pastry apple galette with ice cream and caramel sauce.

    Like this puff pastry apple galette.

    In addition to being simple and straightforward and essentially effortless, you’ll love making it because:

    • It uses the season’s best apples. They’re available all year but if you ever go apple picking one October or November day and wondering what to make with the 10 baskets of apples you have, this is it.
    • Buttery puff pastry. This recipe also uses the ultra-convenient, always perfectly flaky and buttery, puff pastry. Just thaw, roll and bake.
    • Stress-free baking. A galette doesn’t have to be perfect. The whole point of it is to look imperfect and rustic so don’t worry if yours is misshapen or juices came out the sides. Just have fun!
    • Delicious. It may be easy to make, and there’s no complicated pie crust, but it doesn’t scrimp on flavour. It smells, tastes and looks like a perfect fall day.
    • It’s also customizable. Not in the mood for apples today? Want to make individual-sized galettes? Try making mini cherry galettes or pick any fruit you like. You can even make a savoury puff pastry galette.
    • Apple galette puff pastry is perfect with vanilla ice cream. That’s certainly more than enough reason for me! You can also drizzle it with salted caramel sauce.

    What you’ll need

    I used to make pie dough from scratch whenever I made apple galette but I figured it defeated the purpose of this being an easy, stress-free recipe. 

    So I tweaked the recipe and started using frozen puff pastry. Never looked back.

    To make this apple galette recipe with puff pastry, all you’ll need are pantry staples. Some things to note:

    • Frozen puff pastry  — when using ready-made puff pastry, spring for all-butter puff pastry whenever possible. You can really tell the difference.
    • Baking apples — I always use Granny Smith apples, see FAQs below.

    No special tools are required, though a vegetable peeler and a mandoline will make it so much easier to prep the apples. 

    Recipe with step-by-step photos

    BAKING PAN. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. You’ll need a pan that’s large enough to fit 2 puff pastry sheets (I use a 21×15 inch commercial-sized baking pan). You can also use two smaller pans, one sheet on each pan. 

    GALETTE FILLING. In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together and let sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavours to combine.

    Photo collage - apples blended with spices in a bowl.

    PUFF PASTRY. Once your puff pastry is properly thawed, gently place and roll it out onto your baking sheet and place apple slices in the middle, leaving about an inch border all around. 

    Cinnamon apples on top of a puff pastry crust.

    EGG WASH. Fold the edges over the apples, pinch the corners to seal, and brush with egg wash.

    Photo collage - apple filling inside a puff pastry crust.

    CHILL. Place the galettes in the fridge while you preheat your oven to 375F.

    BAKE. When ready, bake for 30-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are juicy and tender.

    COOL. Allow the galettes to cool slightly in the pan. Serve warm. Top with ice cream, drizzle with salted caramel sauce, or serve on its own.

    Expert baking tips

    A slice of apple galette puff pastry.

    Galettes are not supposed to look perfect, but you can bake them perfectly every time.

    • Thaw your puff pastry properly. More on this below.
    • Slice your apples as evenly sized as possible. They don’t have to be super thin but being roughly the same size allows them to bake at the same rate.
    • Don’t skimp on the apples. They will soften and shrink as they bake so you want 2-3 layers of apple slices per galette.
    • Don’t skip chilling time. Chilling the galettes before baking allows the butter to re-solidify, resulting to puffier, flakier pastries.

    Puff pastry baking tips

    Apple Galette Puff Pastry Recipe

    Puff pastry is one of the things I always buy in-store. It’s very complicated to make from scratch (at least for me) and since I can get high quality frozen puff pastry at the store, that’s what I always do. 

    And it really is a wonderful ingredient to work with. Some things to keep in mind:

    • Thaw properly. It usually says how and for how long on the package.
    • Never warm. Puff pastry should never be warm to the touch or even room temperature. It should be pliable but still cool. 
    • Timing. On the other hand, don’t use puff pastry too soon, example: when it’s still frozen, or it will break. Timing and patience are key.

    Recipe FAQs

    Isn’t this the easiest apple galette recipe, ever? 

    It’s perfect with coffee, tea and warm apple cider. It’s quick and easy enough to whip up for an afternoon snack, and elegant enough to serve over the holidays.

    Here are FAQs to make this puff pastry galette recipe that much easier.

    What are the best kind of apples to use in this recipe?


    The apple is clearly the star of the show here. And it’s one of my favourite fruits to bake with. 

    When picking the kind of apple to use in your baking recipes, keep in mind that the best variety is sweet as well as tart and, more importantly, firm and crisp enough so it doesn’t turn into mush when you bake it (unless that’s the goal, of course).

    I always pick Granny Smith Apples. They are crisp and bake really well. They are also more on the sour side, which provides a nice balance for a sweet dessert like this. 

    But you shouldn’t limit yourself to just one apple variety. Go ahead and experiment! Mix and match until you find your favourite, tastiest combination.

    Can I make apple galette with puff pastry ahead of time?


    Apple galettes with puff pastry are best the day they are made but will keep on your counter in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Just toast it for a few minutes to bring back that crunch then serve immediately. 

    Can I use pie dough to make apple galette?


    I used to use pie dough when making apple galettes but found that I prefer the texture and taste of puff pastry. However, you can definitely use pie dough to make galettes — store-bought or from scratch. 

    See my recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Galette for reference on how this would affect prep and baking time.

    How do I store puff pastry apple galettes?


    These galettes will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container on your counter. Best not to refrigerate because the puff pastry will get soggy.

    Other recipes using puff pastry

    Remember that once you’ve thawed puff pastry, you can’t refreeze them. If you’re looking for other recipes to use them on, these puff pastry hand pies are simple to make and very tasty.

    • Peach Mango Pie (Jollibee-Style)
    • Ube Pie Recipe (Ube Pie Jollibee)
    • Easy Puff Pastry Cherry Hand Pies

    Happy baking!

    Did you make this easy apple galette recipe with puff pastry? I’d love to hear all about it! Leave a comment or a star rating below. You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook. I’d love to see your creations!

    Apple Galette Puff Pastry Recipe

    Puff Pastry Apple Galette

    Author: Jolina
    Puff pastry apple galette is quick and easy to make — you’ll have a delicious apple treat full of the warm, cozy flavours of fall quicker than you can say apple pie. Perfect with ice cream, salted caramel sauce, or both!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine North American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 467 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mandoline
    • Baking Sheets
    • Bench Scraper
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 package all-butter frozen puff pastry (2 sheets) thawed according to package instructions

    Apple Galette Filling

    • 2.2 lb Granny Smith apples cored, peeled, thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground cardamom
    • pinch salt
    • 2 tsp lemon juice

    Egg Wash

    • 1 pc large egg
    • 2 tbsp milk

    Optional Toppings

    • salted caramel sauce
    • ice cream

    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside (see notes).
    • In a large bowl, toss all apple galette filling ingredients together and let sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavours to combine.
      Apple galette filling in a bowl
    • In a small bowl, combine egg and milk for the egg wash and set aside.
    • Once your puff pastry sheets are properly thawed, gently place and roll them out onto your baking sheet and place apple slices in the middle, leaving about an inch border all around. 
      Place apple slices on puff pastry
    • Fold the edges over the apples, pinch the corners to seal, and brush with egg wash.
      Brush apple galette puff pastry with egg wash
    • Place the galettes in the fridge while you preheat your oven to 375F.
    • When ready, bake for 30-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are juicy and tender.
    • Allow the galettes to cool slightly in the pan. Serve warm. Top with ice cream, drizzle with salted caramel sauce, or serve on its own.
      Apple Galette Puff Pastry Recipe

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    Notes

    1. If you can’t find Granny Smith apples, you can use any baking apple you like. See post for more info re: how to choose baking apples.
    2. You’ll need a pan that’s large enough to fit 2 puff pastry sheets (I use a 21×15 inch commercial-sized baking pan). You can also use two smaller pans, one puff pastry sheet on each pan. 
    3. To avoid a soggy galette, make sure not to overfill your crust and to drain as much of the liquid from the fruit as possible before using them.
    4. You know your galette is done when the crust is a golden brown and the apples are nice and soft.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information are estimates only.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a star rating today!Also tag @iamtheunlikelybaker I’d love to see your creations.

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    1. Kent

      September 15, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      I’m the family’s baker and my wife and kids devoured this galette. I usually make apple pies but you’re correct this is easier to make. Have many more apples to bake with so definitely more apple galettes in our future.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 22, 2022 at 9:30 am

        That’s awesome Kent! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Ann

      September 10, 2022 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      This dessert turned out wonderful! It was gone by the next day, so I call that a win! Will definitely make this again!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 13, 2022 at 9:31 am

        Happy to hear that Ann! Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Jodie

      September 09, 2022 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      This was very easy to make! I love using puff pastry for everthing. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 13, 2022 at 9:31 am

        Glad you liked it Jodie! I love baking with puff pastry too 🙂

        Reply
    4. Allyssa

      September 08, 2021 at 7:23 am

      5 stars
      Tasted really amazing and super easy to make! Thanks a bunch for sharing this recipe, will have this again! Well done!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 08, 2021 at 5:09 pm

        Glad you liked it Allyssa! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Mary

      November 04, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Apple galette is my favorite fall dessert! This one looks fabulous!

      Reply
    6. Lisa

      November 04, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      I love a good galette and this one looks amazing! Just what I want at Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    7. Tina

      November 04, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      I’ll have a slice with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream please! Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Dan

      November 04, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      What a beautiful fall dessert. Making my mouth water! I have the apples and the weekend- will do. Thanks.

      Reply
    9. Tiffany

      October 31, 2016 at 3:47 am

      Yum! I love the addition of cardamom. This looks so good!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        October 31, 2016 at 5:28 pm

        Thanks Tiffany! Cardamom is one of my favourite spices. It makes everything smell and taste so delicious! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Cait Weingartner

      October 30, 2016 at 10:57 am

      This Apple Galette looks simply amazing! I can definitely see myself making this for a Fall dinner party, or for that matter, just myself… served with some good coffee and a great book!

      Reply
    11. Julie Maloney

      October 29, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      This looks ah-mazing and I want it right now. I have no problem slicing apples. I make overnight oats every few days and I have to slice three huge apples for it. I wish I had you at my house! Pinning!

      Reply
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