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puff pastry apple galette
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APPLE GALETTE WITH SALTY CARAMEL SAUCE

Puff pastry apple galette is the simplest galette you will ever make. Easy dessert for beginner and young bakers. Store bought puff pastry will save you all the hassle.
Prep Time30 minutes
Baking Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Keyword: apple galette, apple galette with caramel sauce, apple puff pastry galette, puff pastry galette
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1pkg ) of puff pastry
  • 1 small egg beaten for egg wash
  • ¼ cup sugar + some sugar for sprinkle
  • 3 tablespoons ground almonds
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 large apples core and cut in thin slices
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cut in small slices
  • ½ cup apricot preserve strained
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Caramel drizzle

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream (35%)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Thaw puff pastry according to the puff pastry manufacture box. Preheat the oven to 177C / 355 F. On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a 16-by-18-inch oval shape, 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. (if you are using pre-rolled puff pastry, place the dough on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper)
    500 g (1pkg ) of puff pastry
  • Wash, core and cut apples on thin slices. In a small bowl, mix with spatula, fine sugar with ground almonds and flour. Spread this mixture evenly over the dough to within 2 inches of the edge. Arrange the apple slices on top and place pieces of butter slice on top. Fold the edge of the dough up over the apples to create a 2-inch border. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the apples, then brush the edges of the galette with egg wash and sprinkle with the 1 teaspoon of sugar.
    ¼ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons ground almonds, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 4 large apples, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 small egg
  • Bake the galette in a preheated oven for 25-35 minutes. Take the galette out of the oven and brush the edges and middle of the galette evenly the apricot preserve. If the apricot preserve is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of warm water and mix it until smooth consistency. Let the galette cool to room temperature before serving.
    ½ cup apricot preserve

Caramel drizzle

  • For salty caramel sauce. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter, add brown sugar and cream. Bring to a light boil and then turn down to a simmer for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla with salt. Let the caramel sauce to come to room temperature to thicken. Use it to drizzle the apple galette. Slice the galette as pizza and serve.
    3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch flaky sea salt, 4 tablespoons heavy cream (35%)