Rustic Apple Galette
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients:
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A delightful and rustic apple galette with a whole wheat & flax pastry crust, perfect for a wholesome dinner or dessert.
Ingredients
Whole Wheat & Flax Pie Crust | |
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| 2 1⁄4 | cups whole wheat pastry flour |
| 1⁄4 | cup flax meal |
| 16 | tablespoons cold butter, cubed into ½" pieces |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon sea salt |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| ice water | |
| 1 | egg, beaten (for egg wash) |
Apple Pie Filling | |
| 4 | pounds apples, (about 11 medium), peeled, cored and chopped into large chunks |
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons cinnamon |
| 1⁄8 | teaspoon allspice |
| 1⁄8 | teaspoon nutmeg |
| 1 | tablespoon lemon juice |
| 2 | tablespoons brown sugar (optional) |
Instructions
| 1. | Preparing the Whole Wheat & Flax Pie Crust: |
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| 2. | Begin by chilling cut butter and the mixing bowl in the freezer for approximately 10 minutes to ensure a flaky crust. |
| 3. | In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, flax meal, cinnamon, and sea salt. |
| 4. | Add cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and cut them in with a pastry cutter until the butter is the size of peas. Do not over mix. |
| 5. | If needed, perform steps 2 and 3 in a food processor. |
| 6. | Return the mixing bowl to the freezer for another 10 minutes to chill, then gently stir in ice water. Do not overwork the dough; it is ready when a small amount sticks together when squeezed. |
| 7. | Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface and divide it into eight pieces. |
| 8. | Using the heel of your hand, press the dough forward a couple of times to distribute the fats evenly. Avoid overworking the dough. |
| 9. | Scrape all the dough back together, divide it into 2 equal pieces, and place each on a sheet of plastic wrap. Form a 4-5 inch disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. |
| 10. | Preparing the Apple Pie Filling: |
| 11. | Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| 12. | In a large mixing bowl, combine roughly chopped apples, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, lemon juice, and brown sugar if using. |
| 13. | Roll out one disc of dough between sheets of parchment until thin. Fit into a pie plate, leaving some dough over the edge. Trim any excess. |
| 14. | Pour the apple mixture into the pie dish. |
| 15. | Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges decoratively. |
| 16. | Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash. |
| 17. | Make decorative slits in the top crust to release steam while baking. |
| 18. | Place the pie dish on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven. Cover edges of the pie crust if needed. |
| 19. | Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees. Continue baking for 35-55 minutes or until the crust is browned and the filling is bubbling. |
| 20. | Cool the galette to warm or room temperature before serving. Enjoy with a side of sharp cheddar cheese for a delightful and nutritious meal. |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița