Apple Galette Recipe

Flour: The base of the dough, providing structure and texture.

Vegan butter: A plant-based alternative to traditional butter, essential for a flaky crust.

Ice water: Helps bring the dough together without warming the butter.

Apples: The star of the filling, providing natural sweetness and flavor.

Sugar: Adds sweetness to the apple filling.

Cinnamon: Adds warmth and spice to the apple filling.

Lemon juice: Prevents the apples from browning and adds a touch of acidity to balance the sweetness.

When making the dough for your apple galette, ensure that the vegan butter is very cold. This helps create a flaky crust. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. When adding the ice water, do so gradually and mix just until the dough comes together. Overworking the dough can result in a tough crust.

• all-purpose flour - Substitute with whole wheat flour: Whole wheat flour adds a nutty flavor and more fiber, making it a healthier option.

• cold and cubed vegan butter - Substitute with coconut oil: Coconut oil provides a similar fat content and texture, and it is also vegan.

• ice water - Substitute with cold almond milk: Cold almond milk can add a slight nutty flavor and additional creaminess to the dough.

• peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples - Substitute with peeled, cored, and thinly sliced pears: Pears offer a similar texture and sweetness, making them a great alternative.

• sugar - Substitute with maple syrup: Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that adds a rich, caramel-like flavor.

• cinnamon - Substitute with nutmeg: Nutmeg provides a warm, slightly sweet, and spicy flavor that complements the fruit well.

• lemon juice - Substitute with apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar adds a similar acidity and enhances the fruit flavors.

• Allow the apple galette to cool completely at room temperature before storing. This helps to prevent condensation, which can make the crust soggy.
• Once cooled, wrap the galette tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This will help maintain its freshness and prevent it from drying out.
• For short-term storage, place the wrapped galette in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
• If you wish to freeze the galette, first wrap it in plastic wrap, then in a layer of aluminum foil to protect it from freezer burn.
• Label the wrapped galette with the date so you can keep track of its freshness.
• Place the wrapped galette in a freezer-safe bag or container. It can be frozen for up to 2 months.
• When ready to enjoy, thaw the galette in the refrigerator overnight. This gradual thawing helps maintain the texture of the crust and apples.
• To reheat, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the galette on a baking sheet and warm it in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and the crust is crisp again.
• For an extra touch, you can brush the reheated galette with a bit of melted vegan butter or a light glaze made from lemon juice and sugar to enhance its flavor and appearance.

• Oven Method: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the leftover apple galette on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is crisp and the apples are warmed through.

• Toaster Oven Method: Set your toaster oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the galette on a small baking tray. Heat for 10-12 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure it doesn't overcook. This method is great for maintaining the crispiness of the crust.

• Microwave Method: Place a slice of the apple galette on a microwave-safe plate. Heat on medium power for about 30-45 seconds. This method is quick but may result in a softer crust.

• Skillet Method: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Place the galette slice in the skillet and cover with a lid. Heat for about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through. This method helps to keep the crust crispy while warming the apples.

• Air Fryer Method: Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Place the apple galette in the air fryer basket. Heat for 5-7 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure it heats evenly. This method is excellent for a quick reheat while maintaining a crispy texture.

• Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for baking the galette.

• Baking sheet: Line with parchment paper to bake the galette.

• Parchment paper: Prevents the galette from sticking to the baking sheet.

• Mixing bowl: Combine flour and vegan butter, and later toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.

• Fork: Mix the flour and vegan butter until crumbly.

• Pastry cutter: An alternative to the fork for mixing flour and vegan butter.

• Plastic wrap: Wrap the dough disk before refrigerating.

• Rolling pin: Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.

• Knife: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.

• Measuring cups: Measure out the flour, vegan butter, sugar, and ice water.

• Measuring spoons: Measure out the cinnamon and lemon juice.

• Refrigerator: Chill the dough for 30 minutes.

• Floured surface: Roll out the dough without it sticking.

• Spatula: Transfer the rolled-out dough to the baking sheet.

• Cooling rack: Let the galette cool slightly before serving.

Prepare the filling: Toss the apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice while the dough chills to save time.

Use a food processor: Quickly combine flour and vegan butter using a food processor instead of a fork or pastry cutter.

Preheat the oven early: Start preheating your oven as soon as you begin preparing the ingredients.

Chill the dough efficiently: Place the dough in the freezer for 15 minutes instead of refrigerating for 30 minutes.

Line the baking sheet: Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper while the dough chills.