Description
A delightful blend of sweet apples and savory aged cheddar baked in a flaky crust, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- Ice water
- 4 fresh apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup aged cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Cut in 1 cup of unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, shredded cheddar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Mix until the apples are well-coated.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spoon the apple filling into the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold the edges over the filling, crimping them together to create a rustic look.
- Brush the crust with an egg wash (1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water).
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
Make sure to chill the butter for a flaky crust. Pair with light salad or vanilla ice cream for a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: galette, apple, cheddar, fall dessert, rustic cooking