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Cranberry Apple Galette
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Cranberry Apple Galette

The Cranberry Apple Galette isn't just a dessert; it's a celebration of seasonal flavors, a rustic French tart that promises to be the star of any gathering. This guide helps you create a beautiful, free-form pastry filled with tart cranberries and sweet apples.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Dough Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dessert, Pastry, Tart
Cuisine: American, French

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.5 cup Ice water
For the Filling
  • 2 medium Apples about 1 lb, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (e.g., Honeycrisp, Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
For the Glaze and Garnish
  • 1 large Egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar or granulated sugar
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pastry blender or food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • - Baking Sheet
  • - Parchment Paper
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour and ½ teaspoon salt. Add ½ cup cold, cubed butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Gradually add ½ cup ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    1.5 cups All-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon Salt, 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, 0.5 cup Ice water
  2. Prepare the Filling: While the dough chills, combine 2 medium apples (thinly sliced), 1 cup cranberries, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a large bowl. Toss gently until evenly coated.
    2 medium Apples, 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries, 0.25 cup Granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  3. Roll Out the Dough: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rough 12-14 inch circle.
    1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  4. Assemble the Galette: Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the fruit filling in the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the edges of the dough over the fruit, pleating to form a rustic crust.
  5. Egg Wash and Sugar: Whisk 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water for an egg wash. Brush over the folded crust. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar generously over the crust.
    1 large Egg yolk, 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar
  6. Bake the Galette: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly and tender. Loosely cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
    Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Notes

For a truly flaky crust, ensure all butter and water are very cold. Don't overmix the dough! A combination of sweet and tart apples yields the best flavor.
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