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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
- Homemade Apple Crisp;
- Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers;
- Apple Chutney Recipe;
- Onion & Apple Flatbread Pizza.
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!
Salted Caramel Apple Galette Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 4-5 apples peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp. butter (plus 1 tbsp. cut in little pieces for topping the galette)
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- 15 caramels
- 2 tsp. cream
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 egg beaten for egg wash
- 1-2 tbsp. coarse sugar crystals
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apples and saute 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 should be thick.
- 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 (see below for caramel instructions).
- 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.
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.
Nutrition
Catherine
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
Thanks so much 🙂
Harriet
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
Glad it was helpful!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
Pure gorgeousness - I love me a rustic galette! Your version looks perfect to use up all the Fall apples I have laying about!
Danielle
Thanks Kylee!
Leanne - Crumb Top Baking
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
Totally!!
GUNJAN C Dudani
This galette is so nicely made with delicious fall flavors. My family would love this dessert for Thanksgiving.
Danielle
Thanks Gunjan!
Sunrita
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
Totally!
Amy
Wow this looks fantastic, the perfect autumnal dessert!
Danielle
Thanks Amy 🙂
Alexandra
Such a simple and delicious dessert! My new favourite way to enjoy apples - this is superb!
The caramels work a treat!
Danielle
Thanks!
Annie @ Annie's Noms
I'm obsessed with anything salted caramel and apple! This looks so divine and perfect for Autumn. I need to try it!
Danielle
Thanks Annie!
Natalie
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
Thanks so much Natalie!
Thao @ In Good Flavor
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
I love quick dessert recipes! Thanks Thao 🙂
Marvellina|What To Cook Today
This looks SO AMAZING! Love galette! So rustic yet elegant at the same time! This recipe is so easy too!!
Danielle
Thanks so much Marv 🙂
Julia
Galette is such a great pie! Love how easy it is to put together and it always tastes amazing, doesn't it? 🙂
Danielle
Galettes are the best!! So easy and delicious 🙂
Kate
I love this rustic gallette. The coconut sugar sounds amazing with the apples.
Danielle
Thanks Kate! I'm a big fan of using coconut sugar - I think it provides a deeper flavor than regular white sugar.
Claudia Lamascolo
This is a delicious way to use apples. I love apple anything thing but this galette is simple and elegant!
Danielle
Thanks Claudia!
Demeter
I am drooling looking at all of your photos! Wow, this looks fantastic!
Danielle
Thanks Demeter! I love how easy it is to make galettes LOL!
Kelly Anthony
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
It would totally be perfect for that. Thanks Kelly!