Rustic Apple Galette with Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

I made this apple galette to showcase a batch of apple cider caramel sauce I had recently prepared. We enjoy the sauce over ice cream, but this time I decided to drizzle it over a warm rustic galette for dessert. The apples are tossed with cinnamon and sugar, and as it bakes the kitchen fills with a cozy, comforting aroma. I served each slice with a spoonful of warm apple cider caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. My family loved it — the combination of tender apples, flaky crust, and sweet caramel was irresistible.

Apple Galette with Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1 egg, well beaten
• Turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
• 1 tbsp unsalted cold butter, diced
• Apple cider caramel sauce (prepare separately)

How to Make an Apple Galette with Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, place the apple slices and sprinkle with lemon juice; toss gently to coat so the apples won’t brown.

Add the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the apples and toss until each slice is evenly coated.

Arrange the apple slices in a spiral on the pie crust, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edge.

Fold the dough edge over the apples to create the rustic galette shape.

Brush the folded edge with the beaten egg and sprinkle the dough rim with turbinado sugar for a crunchy finish.

Dot the apple filling with the small pieces of cold butter.

Place the galette on the prepared baking sheet and bake 40–45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Remove from the oven and let cool 10–15 minutes before slicing so the filling sets slightly.

Make the apple cider caramel sauce while the galette bakes and warm it before serving.

Serve each slice with a generous drizzle of warm apple cider caramel and, if you like, a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy.