Name: Salted Caramel Apple Galette Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 pie crust; 4-5 apples (peeled and sliced); 2 tbsp. butter ((plus 1 tbsp. cut in little pieces for topping the galette)); 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 1/4 cup coconut sugar; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 15 caramels; 2 tsp. cream; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 egg (beaten for egg wash); 1-2 tbsp. coarse sugar crystals

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This Salted Caramel Apple Galette recipe is made with butter sauteed apples and cinnamon, coconut sugar, a touch of nutmeg and salted caramel all poured on a pie crust and folded up into a rustic galette - it doesn't get much easier or delicious than this!

This recipe was originally published in October 2018. It has been updated for content and photos.

Made with a store bought pie crust, this Caramel Apple Galette recipe literally takes about 10 minutes to throw together. Pop it in the oven, and you've got a beautiful rustic, caramely cinnamon apple dessert in under an hour.

I love that we call desserts rustic. I mean, honestly, I do love the way it looks. But really....I feel like it means "I did not feel like making my dessert pretty, so I will throw it together and call it rustic."

That's what I do. And I love it. Why spend hours perfecting the look of something that you're just going to devour in 10 minutes? I'm all about the TASTE.

That said, this rustic apple galette is just so good. The caramel melds with the pie crust to make this absolutely wonderfully chewy candy like texture which is just awesome with the buttery, cinnamon apples.

**For more easy galettes, try this Rustic Strawberry Galette or this Easy Raspberry Almond Galette**

What is a Galette Pastry?

A galette is a French pastry typically made with filling placed on top of flat pastry dough with the edges folded up around the filling. It is like a flat pie or cake. They have a "rustic" look to them.

Why This Recipe Works

Store bought pie crust saves a tone of time and effort;
A layer of caramel is spread on the pie crust before the apples are added to prevent the crust from getting soggy;
It's like eating a caramel apple wrapped in a flaky, buttery pie crust;
It is incredibly easy to put together as the apples and caramel are basically wrapped in pie crust and baked.

The Ingredients

This is all easy stuff guys. Buy your ingredients at the grocery or from your couch through the below Amazon links (affiliate links):

Apples
Butter
Pie crust
Butter
Lemon juice
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Caramels
Cream
Egg
Coarse sugar

I like to buy the bags of sliced and peeled apples because I am super lazy and despise spending time peeling and cutting fruit.

And you guys know that I don't do pie crust. At least not at this point in my life. Perhaps when I retire and have more time for baking. We'll see. But for now, I'm all about store bought pie crust. It makes this caramel apple galette SO EASY.

I also do not make my own caramel. I buy the store bought caramels, melt them with a touch of cream and salt, and Voila - it's salted caramel!

If you're a more dedicated baker than me, check out the below recipes to make your pie crust and caramel from scratch:

Pie Crust: Sally's Baking Addiction
Homemade Salted Caramel: Sally's Baking Addiction

Step By Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apples and sauté until they start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut sugar, and lemon juice. Continue cooking, stirring periodically to prevent burning, for about 5 minutes. The mixture will be thickened.

Remove from heat and set aside. Lay the pie crust on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Pour half the caramel mixture on the pie crust and spread.

Pour the apple mixture on top, leaving about 2-3 inches at the edge of the crust, and drizzle with the remaining melted caramel.

Fold up the edges around the apple mixture. Brush the edges with egg wash and sprinkle with the coarse granulated sugar. Dot little pieces of butter on top of the apples.

Bake for 40 minutes. Remove and let cool fully before slicing.

How to Make Salted Caramel

Place the caramels, salt and cream in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring until melted.

This caramel apple galette recipe is just amazing with a little touch of vanilla ice cream. SO GOOD guys. You definitely want this.

Expert Tips

Always bake the galette in the middle of the oven to prevent over browning;
A layer of caramel on the crust before adding the apples prevents it from getting soggy;
Cooking the apples before adding them allows them to release some liquid, which helps prevent the crust from getting soggy when we bake the galette;
Don't over stuff the galette - if it is too full the crust may become soggy. The apples should be in an even layer;
I HIGHLY recommend using granny smith apples - they release less liquid and have a great flavor when cooked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a galette ahead of time? Totally! See below for instructions on freezing. You can also prepare the filling in advance and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Then assemble the galette and bake according to the instructions.
Can you freeze an apple galette? You can make this caramel apple galette ahead of time and freeze it. Assemble the galette and place on a baking sheet direct in the freezer for one hour. Remove from freezer and place in a freezer safe container/bag and freeze for up to one month.
How to bake an apple galette from frozen? Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
How do you bake a fruit galette? Bake a fruit galette in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling (this may change depending on what your filling is - fruit fillings will typically bubble).

More Favorite Apple Recipes

Amazing Galette Recipes

Fruit Galette with Raspberry and Almond;
Tomato Galette from White on Rice Couple;
Rustic Strawberry Galette;
Butternut Squash Galette from Smitten Kitchen.

Did you make this Apple Galette recipe? rate the recipe and leave a comment below - I want to know how it turned out!

Comments

Catherine

October 22, 2019 at 9:24 am

I love galettes and yours looks beautiful! This would be a perfect addition to the holiday table. Love your tips too...thank you for sharing!
- Danielle
  
  October 22, 2019 at 10:14 am
  
  Thanks so much 🙂
Harriet

October 21, 2019 at 10:13 pm

I love your tip of spreading the pie crust with caramel before adding the apples, to prevent a soggy crust. I'll keep it in mind for next time a bake.
- Danielle
  
  October 22, 2019 at 4:13 am
  
  Glad it was helpful!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks

October 21, 2019 at 1:15 pm

Pure gorgeousness - I love me a rustic galette! Your version looks perfect to use up all the Fall apples I have laying about!
- Danielle
  
  October 21, 2019 at 2:17 pm
  
  Thanks Kylee!
Leanne - Crumb Top Baking

October 21, 2019 at 12:17 pm

I love that this galette comes together quickly and using store-bought pastry is such a great idea. I would just need to have the ingredients on hand and could pull this together in no time if company showed up unexpectedly! Also, you can't go wrong when caramel is involved in a dessert!
- Danielle
  
  October 21, 2019 at 2:17 pm
  
  Totally!!
GUNJAN C Dudani

October 21, 2019 at 7:07 am

This galette is so nicely made with delicious fall flavors. My family would love this dessert for Thanksgiving.
- Danielle
  
  October 21, 2019 at 10:02 am
  
  Thanks Gunjan!
Sunrita

October 21, 2019 at 5:27 am

Pie based desserts are such a good idea for a potluck dessert. This one is perfect for the beginning of festive season and old winter nights.
- Danielle
  
  October 21, 2019 at 6:00 am
  
  Totally!
Amy

October 21, 2019 at 4:54 am

Wow this looks fantastic, the perfect autumnal dessert!
- Danielle
  
  October 21, 2019 at 5:59 am
  
  Thanks Amy 🙂
Alexandra

October 21, 2019 at 4:42 am

Such a simple and delicious dessert! My new favourite way to enjoy apples - this is superb!
The caramels work a treat!
- Danielle
  
  October 21, 2019 at 5:59 am
  
  Thanks!
Annie @ Annie's Noms

October 21, 2019 at 4:12 am

I'm obsessed with anything salted caramel and apple! This looks so divine and perfect for Autumn. I need to try it!
- Danielle
  
  October 21, 2019 at 4:13 am
  
  Thanks Annie!
Natalie

October 21, 2019 at 3:43 am

I love making Galettes at home! Yours looks so delicious and perfect for Fall - such a great dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Danielle
  
  October 21, 2019 at 4:09 am
  
  Thanks so much Natalie!
Thao @ In Good Flavor

October 11, 2018 at 7:02 pm

I'm all over a dessert that can be put together in 10 minutes! I love galettes and their rustic beauty. And with caramel and apple, this is a winner in my book!!
- Danielle
  
  October 12, 2018 at 4:17 am
  
  I love quick dessert recipes! Thanks Thao 🙂
Marvellina|What To Cook Today

October 11, 2018 at 6:41 pm

This looks SO AMAZING! Love galette! So rustic yet elegant at the same time! This recipe is so easy too!!
- Danielle
  
  October 12, 2018 at 4:17 am
  
  Thanks so much Marv 🙂
Julia

October 11, 2018 at 5:55 am

Galette is such a great pie! Love how easy it is to put together and it always tastes amazing, doesn't it? 🙂
- Danielle
  
  October 11, 2018 at 6:12 am
  
  Galettes are the best!! So easy and delicious 🙂
Kate

October 11, 2018 at 5:19 am

I love this rustic gallette. The coconut sugar sounds amazing with the apples.
- Danielle
  
  October 11, 2018 at 5:43 am
  
  Thanks Kate! I'm a big fan of using coconut sugar - I think it provides a deeper flavor than regular white sugar.
Claudia Lamascolo

October 11, 2018 at 5:18 am

This is a delicious way to use apples. I love apple anything thing but this galette is simple and elegant!
- Danielle
  
  October 11, 2018 at 5:43 am
  
  Thanks Claudia!
Demeter

October 11, 2018 at 5:08 am

I am drooling looking at all of your photos! Wow, this looks fantastic!
- Danielle
  
  October 11, 2018 at 5:42 am
  
  Thanks Demeter! I love how easy it is to make galettes LOL!
Kelly Anthony

October 11, 2018 at 4:32 am

I love how simple this is. This would be perfect for serving at a dinner party when I don't have much time to devote to a dessert.
- Danielle
  
  October 11, 2018 at 5:42 am
  
  It would totally be perfect for that. Thanks Kelly!

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