Almond-Frangipane Galette with Caramelized Apples

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A rustic French dessert featuring a flaky pastry crust filled with nutty almond frangipane and topped with tender caramelized apple slices. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, cold and cubed, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3-4 tbsp ice water
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for caramelizing apples)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 (for egg wash) egg yolk
• 1 tsp water (for egg wash)
• 2 tbsp (for sprinkling) turbinado sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: To make the dough, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Cut in 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubes using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 3-4 tbsp ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, stirring gently until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the almond frangipane by creaming 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1/3 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Fold in 1/2 cup almond flour until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, combine 2 peeled and thinly sliced apples, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until apples are tender and caramelized. Set aside to cool.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread almond frangipane evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border.
5. Step 5: Arrange caramelized apples in overlapping layers over the frangipane. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as needed.
6. Step 6: Whisk 1 egg yolk with 1 tsp water and brush over the crust edges. Sprinkle 2 tbsp turbinado sugar over the crust.
7. Step 7: Bake for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool slightly before slicing.