Baked Sour Apple and Honey Galette
A rustic French-inspired tart featuring tart sour apples gently sweetened with honey and baked in a flaky pastry crust. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 85 minutes layers all-purpose flour, chilled and cubed unsalted butter, cold water 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 6, 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
- 6 tbsp, chilled and cubed unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 3 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced sour green apples
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1, beaten for egg wash egg
- 1 tbsp for sprinkling turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: To make the crust, pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 6 tbsp chilled cubed unsalted butter in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 3 tbsp cold water and pulse until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss 3 medium peeled, cored, and thinly sliced sour green apples with 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: Arrange the apple mixture evenly in the center of the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold the border over the apples, pleating dough to enclose partially.
- Step 5: Brush the pastry edges with 1 beaten egg and sprinkle 1 tbsp turbinado sugar over the crust.
- Step 6: Bake for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and apples are tender and bubbling. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Sour Apple and Honey Galette take to make?
Total time is about 85 minutes (40 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Baked Sour Apple and Honey Galette?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Sour Apple and Honey Galette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Sour Apple and Honey Galette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Sour Apple and Honey Galette?
French desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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