Apple Cranberry Puff Pastry Galette Recipe
This Apple Galette is a rustic, free-form tart featuring thinly sliced apples and optional cranberries enveloped in golden, flaky puff pastry. With a hint of cinnamon and a touch of lemon juice enhancing the fruit’s natural sweetness, it’s an easy yet elegant dessert perfect for any season, especially autumn. The galette is brushed with egg wash for a shiny, golden crust and baked to perfection in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but cold)
Fruit Filling
- 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced (about 2½–3 cups)
- ⅓ cup cranberries (fresh or frozen, optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh preferred)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Finishing
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay out the parchment paper included with the puff pastry on your baking tray and place the pastry sheet on top, ready for filling.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples, optional cranberries, melted butter, fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and cinnamon. Mix gently to coat the fruit evenly with the butter and spices.
- Assemble Galette: Position the apple mixture in the center of the puff pastry, ensuring to leave a 2-inch border all around. Carefully fold the pastry edges over the apples, overlapping as you go to create a rustic crust.
- Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush the folded pastry edges with the lightly beaten egg to give a golden shine. If desired, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar over the egg-washed pastry for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Bake: Place the galette in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are soft and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the galette to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful finish.
Notes
- You can use any variety of apples you prefer; tart apples like Granny Smith provide a nice balance to the sweetness.
- Fresh or frozen cranberries add a lovely tart contrast but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold but thawed to achieve the best flaky texture.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some nutmeg or ginger into the filling mixture.
- Serve slightly warm to maximize the flavor and texture of the crust and filling.
Keywords: Apple galette, rustic apple tart, puff pastry dessert, easy apple dessert, fall desserts
