Apple Galette

Ingredients

• 1 homemade pie crust, shaped into a rectangle and chilled*
• 70 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (about 50g not including the shell), at room temperature
• 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
• 100 g almond meal / almond flour, sifted
• 4-5 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (see note in blog post about cutting apples)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- PIE CRUST ---

2. 2

   Make Pie Crust as directed. I like to make my pie crust the night before or at least 2 hours before to give it time to rest.

3. 3

   --- FRANGIPANE ---

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with either a spatula or a handheld electric mixer until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add the egg and mix well to combine.

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   Add the vanilla and salt and mix to incorporate.

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   Add the almond flour, and fold in with a spatula.

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   Use immediately, or store in the fridge until ready to use.

9. 9

   --- GALETTE ASSEMBLY ---

10. 10

    Remove one piece of the pie crust from the fridge (use the other for something else, or freeze). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle approximately 35x28cm (14x11"). Transfer to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

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    Spread the pie crust with the frangipane, leaving a 2 inch (5cm) border around the edge.

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    Top the frangipane with the sliced apple, shingling the pieces so there is some overlap.

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    Brush the edges of the pie crust with egg wash, and then fold up the galette, adding a little egg wash between the folds on the corners to help them stick to each other.

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    Place the galette in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to chill while you preheat the oven to 375°f / 190°c.

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    Brush the galette crust with egg wash, then sprinkle the galette all over with raw sugar.

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    Bake the galette for 35 to 40 minutes, until the pastry is deep golden brown. If the pastry puffs up in the oven and seems to have formed a bubble, poke the bubble with a knife to help deflate it.

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    Remove the apple galette from the oven and leave on the pan to cool completely.

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    Store the galette lightly covered at room temperature.