Rustic Apple Galette

Rustic Apple Galette is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 470 calories per serving. Recipe by Pankaj Sharma on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 2 hrs

Cost: $5.02 total, $0.84 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g wheat flour (Sift before use)
  • 125 g fresh butter (Cut into small cubes, keep very cold)
  • 10 cl ice water (Very cold water to prevent the butter from melting)
  • 3 pincées salt
  • 2 c. à soupe brown sugar
  • 30 g additional flour (For flouring the work surface)
  • 1 kg green apples (Granny Smith or other firm variety, peeled and quartered)
  • 100 g white sugar
  • 2 c. à soupe ground cinnamon
  • 2 c. à soupe flour (for coating the apples)
  • 1 c. à soupe lemon zest (Finely grated zest)
  • 1 c. à soupe lemon juice (Fresh, squeezed)

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients

    In a bowl, add the flour, salt and brown sugar. Mix quickly.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate the butter

    Add the cold butter cut into cubes. Work with your fingertips until a coarse sandy texture forms.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Add the ice water and form the dough

    Pour the ice water in several small portions while mixing until the dough begins to come together. Form a ball without overworking.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Rest in the refrigerator

    Flatten the ball slightly, wrap in plastic film and chill for 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

  5. Prepare the apples

    Peel, core and cut the green apples into quarters or thick slices.

    Time: PT10M

  6. Mix the filling

    In a large bowl, combine the apples with white sugar, cinnamon, flour, zest and lemon juice until well coated.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Roll out the dough

    On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough into a circle about 30 cm in diameter.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Assemble the galette

    Place parchment paper on the dough, spread the apples in the center leaving a free border, then fold the edges of the dough toward the center forming a rustic rim.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Baking

    Bake the galette on the sheet and cook for 30 minutes at 210°C until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 210°C

  10. Cooling

    Remove the galette from the oven, let it cool on a rack for 10 minutes before slicing.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
470
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
70 g
Fat
16 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains gluten, contains dairy

Allergens: gluten, milk

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Rustic Apple Galette

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A rustic apple galette with homemade shortcrust pastry, filled with green apples, sugar, cinnamon and lemon. Ideal for a simple yet flavorful autumn dessert.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
1h 20m
Prep
30m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
2h 3m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$5.02
Total cost
$0.84
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Incorporate the cold butter without melting it
  • Rest the dough in the refrigerator
  • Coat the apples with flour to prevent excess juice
  • Fold the edges to create a rustic rim
  • Bake at 210°C for 30 minutes until golden

Safety Warnings

  • Use kitchen gloves when handling the hot dish out of the oven.
  • Be careful with the knife when cutting the apples.
  • Do not touch the oven walls during baking.

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